“Hey Google” will soon be a thing of the past: users will have to know this voice command in the future
“Hey Google” is now part of everyday life for many users. Several signs suggest that Google will rely on a different command in the future.
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Google is planning to replace the well-known voice command “Hey Google” with the new “Hey Gemini”. “Android Police” reports that Google Gemini is increasingly coming to the fore and is becoming increasingly popular with numerous new functions.
Google this week unveiled Gemini 2.0, which brings new features such as native image and audio capabilities as well as access to external tools such as Google Search. Users who have switched from Google Assistant to Gemini can look forward to expanded options. “Hey Gemini” is seen as a new voice command for the AI assistant.
Android XR hotword as a harbinger of Gemini on smartphones?
Google has brought the hotword “Hey Gemini” into focus for its upcoming Android XR platform. This platform is designed for use in VR headsets and AR glasses and shows that “Hey Gemini” could become the new standard for activating the AI assistant.