As of 2024, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has firmly established its dominance in various aspects of our lives, including text generation tools like ChatGPT, BING assistant, and Google’s very own Bard. In particular, Google Assistant is on the verge of undergoing a transformative shift, thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence.
While we’ve discussed it for quite some time, the integration with Google Bard is much closer to reality than we anticipated. While the images we’ve seen aren’t officially provided by Google and are subject to change, one thing is certain: the Google Assistant is gearing up for a major transformation that will revolutionize mobile phones.
Google is actively working to infuse Artificial Intelligence into all its products and services, a transformation that’s evident in the new Google Pixel, Google Photos, and other offerings. The next frontier for Google Assistant lies in its integration with Google Bard.
The Integration of Google Assistant with Bard
The upcoming assistant, powered by Google Bard, is set to replace the familiar Google Assistant on compatible devices, promising users an engaging chatbot experience. Recent rumors suggest that this transformation will become a reality in the coming weeks or months, offering users the opportunity to shape the service by collaborating with Google to enhance Bard’s use cases.
While there’s no official release date for the new Assistant with Google Bard, recent reports, including one from 9toGoogle, provide a glimpse of the interface that will soon grace our mobile phones. Users will activate it either by saying “Hello Google” or by pressing the power button. The Discover page in Google Search will prominently feature Bard integration with a slider switch at the top, allowing users to seamlessly switch between regular and chatbot search modes.
It’s worth noting that, at least initially, the Bard version of the Assistant may not encompass all the functionalities of the current Google Assistant. Nevertheless, users will have the flexibility to leverage the strengths of both. The interface will feature three buttons at the bottom, enabling users to type or speak a message and share photos with Google Assistant, all while harnessing the full potential of AI.
Alongside animated images illustrating the integration between the two services, several screenshots showcase how users can interact by speaking, typing, or sharing photos to ask questions. While there are still some details to refine, the rollout of this feature is closer than we might have imagined.
Although the Google Assistant is available on the iPhone via an app, it’s unlikely that the new integration will extend to Apple devices. Therefore, only Android phone users will have the opportunity to enjoy these new features. While specific compatible devices have yet to be announced, the ultimate goal is likely to make this transformation accessible to all Android smartphones on the market. It’s only a matter of time before we witness the emergence of some of the smartest devices in the world.