Although Google’s invasive nature is now pretty well known, I really liked Google Now back when it was a thing. This had everyone sideloading google launcher APKs, then later on installing rootless pixel launcher on their phones and doing all kinds of jank to get it running.
Nothing comes close to the contextual cards, traffic alerts, next public transport times, day schedule, etc. If you needed some info, chances were it was a swipe away from your homescreen already waiting for you.
But not too loud or the wrong Google Assistant will hear it and you’ll get an incoherent answer muttered from the other room about not being able to do that instead of being answered by the phone in your hand.
God that’s accurate. Or how telling your phone to launch Kodi on the CCwGTV, it showing you feedback that recognizes the name (eg “Launch Kodi on Main Google TV”, but still coming back with, “I can’t do that”
You’re just launching an Android app! Don’t give me that bullshit!
Yes. Shout it louder for those in the back!
Although Google’s invasive nature is now pretty well known, I really liked Google Now back when it was a thing. This had everyone sideloading google launcher APKs, then later on installing rootless pixel launcher on their phones and doing all kinds of jank to get it running.
Nothing comes close to the contextual cards, traffic alerts, next public transport times, day schedule, etc. If you needed some info, chances were it was a swipe away from your homescreen already waiting for you.
I’ve since moved on to Niagara launcher though.
Edit: add pre-pixel launcher
But not too loud or the wrong Google Assistant will hear it and you’ll get an incoherent answer muttered from the other room about not being able to do that instead of being answered by the phone in your hand.
God that’s accurate. Or how telling your phone to launch Kodi on the CCwGTV, it showing you feedback that recognizes the name (eg “Launch Kodi on Main Google TV”, but still coming back with, “I can’t do that”
You’re just launching an Android app! Don’t give me that bullshit!