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This suggests Google may offer users a choice between “Hey Google” and potentially “Hey Gemini.” The new hotword could remain restricted to only select devices when it rolls out.

Google’s SearchLiaison responded to a tweet that was kind of “thinking out loud” about whether a particular tactic might be useful for recovering from the Helpful Content Update system ...

Screenshot: Google If you don’t want your Google Pixel phone listening for a “hey Google” 24 hours a day, head to the main Settings screen. Tap Apps, then scroll down and tap Assistant.

On Pixel phones, you can mute or snooze an alarm by saying "stop" or "snooze" without having to say "Hey Google" first. To enable Quick Phrases, jump into Google Assistant settings > Quick Phrases ...

How to stop an Android phone from listening to you by disabling Google Assistant Activating your Android phone's voice assistant is as easy as saying "OK Google" or "Hey Google." Your phone then ...

Commentary: The Google Assistant used to take the spotlight at Google's events, but now it's generative AI's time to shine. Lisa Eadicicco May 12, 2023 5:00 a.m. PT 5 min read ...