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Google Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September
(www.engadget.com)
this post was submitted on 05 Aug 2026
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At the very least my still remaining google home (bought in 2017 or something) became somewhat useful now and is able to understand context.
E.g.:
F: When's the next solar eclipse starting in Germany A: In Germany, Cologne the eclipse will be visible at XY
F: No, when will it be in hometown
A: The eclipse in hometown XYZ
Before it was completely incapable of achieving it and was basically a glorified voice activated timer.
The air freshener original device?