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Google is removing Assistant as an option in September.
This leaves only Gemini for things like hands-free calling.
Gemini is not nearly as reliable as Assistant for this feature.
Google is officially shutting down its Assistant tool in September, leaving Android with only one official option for a digital assistant: Gemini. Unleash the chorus of groans.
We all know that Google is pushing Gemini into every corner of Android. The company wants it to write our emails, summarize web pages, doctor our photos, do our shopping for us, reserve tables at restaurants, and so much more.
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But what is the cost of depending on AI for so much? For one, it'll come at the cost of reliable hands-free voice calling, especially when connected to Android Auto -- at least in my experience.
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