Google Assistant

Google Assistant
Developer(s)	Google
Initial release	May 18, 2016
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Operating system	Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, macOS
Type	Virtual assistant
License	Proprietary

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Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant developed by Google that is primarily available on mobile and smart home devices. Unlike the company's previous virtual assistant, Google Now, Google Assistant can engage in two-way conversations.

History[edit | edit source]

Google Assistant was unveiled during Google's developer conference in May 2016 as part of the unveiling of the Google Home smart speaker. It was initially released as part of the Google Allo messaging app and the Google Home smart speaker. In 2017, it was made available on Android and iOS devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Features[edit | edit source]

Google Assistant can perform a variety of tasks, including:

Voice commands and voice searching
Voice-activated device control
Reminders and notifications
Real-time translation
Playing music and videos
Providing weather, traffic, and news updates
Integration with third-party services and apps

Google Assistant is also integrated with Google Search, allowing it to provide more accurate and contextually relevant answers to user queries.

Supported Devices[edit | edit source]

Google Assistant is available on a wide range of devices, including:

Android smartphones and tablets
iOS devices via the Google Assistant app
Google Home and Nest smart speakers
Wear OS smartwatches
Android TV
Smart displays such as the Google Nest Hub
Chromebooks
Smart home devices from various manufacturers

Integration with Other Services[edit | edit source]

Google Assistant integrates with various Google services such as Google Calendar, Google Maps, and YouTube. It also supports third-party services through the Google Assistant SDK, allowing developers to create custom actions and integrations.

Privacy and Security[edit | edit source]

Google Assistant includes several privacy and security features, such as the ability to delete voice recordings and manage privacy settings through the Google Account dashboard. Users can also control what data is shared with Google Assistant and how it is used.