Voice Search being replaced by Google Assistant on Android Devices

[imriakapoor]

Google is reportedly in the process of replacing voice search on Android devices with Google Assistant.
In addition, the search bar widget now invites users to “Ask your Assistant”, when previously it had the message “Say “Hey Google”

[PoolMaster]

hello Google Assistant. The company is swapping out the familiar blue and red mic in favor of its Assistant on the home screen of Android handsets. The news was first reported by 9to5google.

After seeing the report, I turned on my Pixel XL this morning and there it was. We’ve asked Google for more context but it’s relatively clear that the company is seeking to replace basic speech-to-text voice recognition with the greater capabilities of the Assistant

[eCommerceChamp]

Google is reportedly in the process of replacing voice search on Android devices with Google Assistant.

According to a report from 9to5Google, the old voice search icon has been replaced with an Assistant icon in the Google app and search bar widget.

In addition, the search bar widget now invites users to “Ask your Assistant”, when previously it had the message “Say “Hey Google””

When triggered, voice queries are performed by Assistant and results open in a slide-up panel.

It appears this change hasn’t been rolled out to all Android users, though 9to5Google can confirm it has been rolled out to some.

[murugaaprml]

Google Assistant offers voice commands, voice searching to have Assistant respond to you even when your Android phone is locked

[Jays]

Google Assistant offers voice commands, voice searching to have Assistant respond to you even when your Android phone is locked

Well, that's valid point.