Google to Remove Seventeen Assistant Features Soon

Google Assistant Eliminates 17 Features to Improve User Experience

Modifications Effective from January 26

Inventory of Features Getting Eliminated

• Management of audiobooks on Google Play Books by voice command
• Organization of cookbooks
• Establishment of media, music, or radio alarms on Google Assistant devices
• Administration of stopwatches on Smart Displays and Speakers
• Device-to-device voice calls or broadcasting to your Google Family Group
• Transmission of emails, video, or audio messages using voice commands
• Requesting contact details
• App Launcher found in Google Assistant driving mode within Google Maps for messages and calls
• Voice command for activities on Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 devices
• Caller ID presentation for calls from speakers and Smart Displays
• Verifying personal travel plans via voice
• Voice-directed actions such as transferring payments, securing reservations, or sharing on social media

Enhancements to the Google App

• Upon tapping the microphone icon, users will activate search responses in the Google app.
• The microphone icon will no longer manage smart home devices or send messages.
• This adjustment also pertains to the Pixel Search bar, which will now initiate Voice Search instead of Assistant.