Post by account_disabled on Feb 1, 2024 2:34:40 GMT -5
The next victims of the Google carnage and the first participants in the Google Graveyard in 2024 are the Google Assistant features, 17 of them. Google is killing 17 Assistant features soon, and here's everything you need to know. First reported by 9to5Google , Google claims that most of these features are " not fully utilized ," and the company wants to " prioritize experiences ." Here are all the Google Assistant features that will be discontinued by February 26. Google is shutting down 17 Google Assistant features Google Assistant Play and control audiobooks on Google Play Books with your voice. (You can still stream audiobooks from your mobile device.) Set or use media alarms, music alarms or radio alarms on devices.
(You can create a custom Fax Lists routine that has similar behavior or use the standard alarm) Access or manage your cookbook, transfer recipes from device to device, play video tutorials or show step-by-step instructions. (You can use Google Assistant to search for tutorials around the web and on YouTube) Stopwatch control on smart displays and speakers. (You can still set timers and alarms). Use your voice to call your device or send a message to your Google Family Group. (You can still stream to your home devices) Use your voice to send an email, video or audio message. (You can still make calls and send text messages) Reschedule an event in Google Calendar with your voice (You can still schedule a new event) Use App Launcher in Google Assistant driving mode on Google Maps to read and send messages, make calls and manage media.
(You can still use voice control in Google Maps in the same way) Want to schedule or listen to previously scheduled Family Bell announcements. (You can create a custom routine that has similar behavior) Desire to meditate with Peace. (You can still request reflection options with media providers like YouTube) Voice control for activities is no longer available on Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 devices. You must use the buttons on your device to start, stop, pause and resume the activity. (You can still voice control activities on Pixel Watches) Viewing your sleep summary will only be available on Google Smart Displays. (You can still request sleep details via voice on third-party smarthingyches) Calls made from Smart speakers and displays will not show up with caller ID unless you're using Duo. Estimated time display of "Apply to Work" environment on Smart displays.
(You can create a custom Fax Lists routine that has similar behavior or use the standard alarm) Access or manage your cookbook, transfer recipes from device to device, play video tutorials or show step-by-step instructions. (You can use Google Assistant to search for tutorials around the web and on YouTube) Stopwatch control on smart displays and speakers. (You can still set timers and alarms). Use your voice to call your device or send a message to your Google Family Group. (You can still stream to your home devices) Use your voice to send an email, video or audio message. (You can still make calls and send text messages) Reschedule an event in Google Calendar with your voice (You can still schedule a new event) Use App Launcher in Google Assistant driving mode on Google Maps to read and send messages, make calls and manage media.
(You can still use voice control in Google Maps in the same way) Want to schedule or listen to previously scheduled Family Bell announcements. (You can create a custom routine that has similar behavior) Desire to meditate with Peace. (You can still request reflection options with media providers like YouTube) Voice control for activities is no longer available on Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 devices. You must use the buttons on your device to start, stop, pause and resume the activity. (You can still voice control activities on Pixel Watches) Viewing your sleep summary will only be available on Google Smart Displays. (You can still request sleep details via voice on third-party smarthingyches) Calls made from Smart speakers and displays will not show up with caller ID unless you're using Duo. Estimated time display of "Apply to Work" environment on Smart displays.