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Do you own an iPhone but hate Siri? Why not give the Google Assistant app a try? You can't access Google Assistant as easily as you can Siri, but Google's voice assistant can still come in handy.
You can ask Google Assistant to answer a range of questions and perform a variety of tasks. Tell it to make a phone call, send a text message, or kick off an email. Request it to set a reminder, a calendar appointment, and a shopping list.
Ask for directions and get information on nearby restaurants and other spots, and more. Let's look at some of the many capabilities Google Assistant offers iPhone users. Download Google Assistant from the.
It supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and requires iOS 9.1 or higher. Launch the app, and you're asked if you want to be notified of new Assistant features via email. After you respond, Google Assistant asks how it can be of help and prompts you to allow access to the microphone so you can chat with the app with a tap of the microphone icon. If you prefer to type your question or request, tap the keyboard icon instead. You also have the option to tap on one of the suggestions, such as 'What can you do?'
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That's probably the best place to start. In response, the Assistant tells you some of the many things you can ask it.
You can then swipe through the lists of topics the Assistant can handle. Now, let's set a reminder. Say 'Remind me to call my proctologist at 2pm.' If you neglect to specify a time, the Assistant asks you to indicate the time.
The app shows you the reminder and asks if you want to save it. At the scheduled time, the reminder appears on your phone. If this is the first time you are setting a reminder with Google Assistant, the app prompts you to turn on notifications in the iPhone's settings screen. You then return to the Assistant, where you'll have to repeat the reminder. Next, the Assistant can create a shopping list for you. Say 'Set up a shopping list.'
The app asks what items you want to add to it. Dictate your items. After the app creates your list, you can tap on a button to view it.
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You can also add further items by saying: 'Add name of item to my shopping list.' You can then check the list when you're in the supermarket. You can also tap on a button to 'Shop Your List,' which takes you to a Google Express page where you may be able to order the items online if you're in a qualifying location. Are you hungry? Ask Google Assistant to find a local restaurant by saying 'Show me nearby restaurants.' The app serves up the names of local spots to grab a bite. You can tap on any of the restaurants to get more information about it.
You can also narrow your search. Say 'Show me Mexican restaurants within 20 miles,' and the app shows you the results. You can look for other nearby spots as well. Say 'Show me gas stations within five miles' or 'Show me the closest supermarkets,' and the app lists the results.