Google is rolling out a significant update to its Assistant, and while it brings exciting new features, it also bids farewell to some familiar functionalities. Here’s a comprehensive list of 17 features that will no longer be available in the revamped Google Assistant.
1. Altered Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system undergoes a transformation, enhancing accuracy but bidding adieu to the familiar tone.
2. Custom Wake Words Discontinued
Google Assistant users will miss the ability to set personalized wake words, as this feature is retired in the update.
3. Third-Party Notes Integration Removed
The convenience of syncing Assistant with third-party note apps will no longer be an option, affecting users heavily reliant on note-taking.
4. Location-Based Reminders Simplified
Location-based reminders get a makeover, streamlining functionality but losing some customization options.
4.1 Limited Geofencing
The new update restricts geofencing capabilities for location-based reminders, impacting precision.
5. Song Recognition Limitations
Google Assistant’s song recognition feature undergoes restrictions, limiting its ability to identify less mainstream tracks.
5.1. Reduction in Music Database
The update shrinks the music database, affecting the Assistant’s prowess in recognizing diverse songs.
6. Simplified Multi-Language Support
While multi-language support remains, the update simplifies the process, eliminating certain language combinations.
6.1. Language Drop: Klingon
Unexpectedly, Klingon is dropped from the list of supported languages, leaving Star Trek enthusiasts disappointed.
7. Departure of Ambient Mode
Ambient Mode bids adieu, affecting users who enjoyed a visually enhanced experience while charging their devices.
8. Simplified Device Pairing Process
Device pairing sees changes with a more straightforward approach, but users lose the ability to customize the pairing sequence.
9. Reduced Smart Home Automation Customization
Customizing smart home automation becomes less intricate in the update, streamlining the process at the expense of advanced configurations.
10. Simplified Routine Creation
While routines remain, their creation becomes more straightforward, sacrificing some advanced customization options.
10.1. Loss of Conditional Triggers
Conditional triggers within routines are no longer supported, impacting users who relied on nuanced automation.
11. Limited Voice Match Features
Voice Match capabilities are scaled down, affecting the personalization of responses for individual users.
12. Departure of Preferred Input Method
The update removes the option to choose a preferred input method, impacting users who preferred typing over voice commands.
13. Changes in Podcast Controls
Podcast controls undergo changes, with some features being deprecated for a more streamlined experience.
14. Removal of Driving Mode
Driving Mode bids farewell, impacting users who found this feature helpful for a safer driving experience.
15. Simplified Payment Integrations
While payment integrations remain, the update simplifies the process, removing some third-party options.
16. Departure of Some Fun Easter Eggs
Google Assistant’s quirky responses and Easter eggs see a reduction, as some are phased out in the update.
16.1. Goodbye to Poems and Jokes
Poems and jokes are among the casualties, leaving users with fewer lighthearted interactions.
17. Deprecated AR Visual Search
The Augmented Reality (AR) visual search feature is deprecated, impacting users who relied on it for enhanced visual recognition. In conclusion, while the Google Assistant update brings forth exciting enhancements, it bids farewell to certain features that have been integral to users’ daily interactions. Adaptation to these changes may take time, but the promise of a more refined and efficient Assistant experience is on the horizon.
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