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Google's Gemini Assistant Replaces Old Functions, Angers Users

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Users are reporting issues with Google's new Gemini-based assistant on Android phones, which has replaced older Google Assistant functionalities. One user noted that the new assistant can no longer perform a previously simple task of loading a specific radio station via voice command. This change has led to user frustration and concerns about the "enshittification" of the platform. AI

IMPACT Potential degradation of user experience with AI-powered assistants.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a product update.

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Google's Gemini Assistant Replaces Old Functions, Angers Users

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    So my android phone was force upgraded from whatever Google called their old assistant to the new Gemini based assistant... Now it can't do one of the things it

    So my android phone was force upgraded from whatever Google called their old assistant to the new Gemini based assistant... Now it can't do one of the things it used to. I could previously say "ok Google, okay BBC radio 1" and it would load BBC Sounds and start the radio. Now the…

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