To our colleagues at Google, 9to5Google, Google Voice Transaction Services app on Google Play Store. Reserved for European users, the app offers similar functionality to Google Assistant, the best voice assistant on the market.
Android: In response to EU sanctions, Google offers an alternative to Google Assistant in Europe
Penalized by the European Commission for abusing its dominant position, Google had to charge Android manufacturers for the use of its apps. While some manufacturers will obviously pay the fees Google charges, others may well market Android smartphones that ignore Google apps. According to the latest news, Google will charge $40 per Android smartphone to install its apps.
However, Google Assistant Integrated with Google Search and Google Chrome. Google has developed the Voice Action Services application so that users who prefer a smartphone without Google Search and Chrome can still benefit from the assistant. The application is running “without requiring a Google Search or Google Chrome app”, explains on the Google Play Store. In any case, it will be equipped with a phone with a Google store. To replace Google Assistant with Voice Action Services on your Android smartphone:
- download Google Voice Transaction Services app on Google Play Store
- go to settings your Android smartphone
- find in Apps and notifications later on Default apps
- press on Help. and audio input
- enter inside helper app
- tick Voice Command Services instead of google
The app still remains less complete than Google Assistant, warns Mountain View. Voice Transaction Services focus on: “required attributes”. The app only talks to your smartphone: for example, you can add an event to your calendar, disable or enable bluetooth, or schedule a reminder. On the other hand, do not ask him the name of the president in France. it is actually Unable to search the web voice through the app What do you think of this initiative? Can you do without the Google Assistant?
- Also read: how to use android without google
Support our work ❤️
If you enjoyed this article, consider leaving a tip to help us keep publishing great content.
