Google Assistant issues on Android Auto has been fixed

Google has finally addressed a longstanding issue on Android Auto that prevents users from using Google Assistant on the platform. All you need to do is update the Google app on your phones to make things return to normal. A bug has left Google Assistant unusable on Android Auto with the error "Internet connection is not stable" continually appearing.

Users have been reporting this issue since early 2020, and now the company finally has a fix for it. Google tried to remedy it earlier, but the problem returned. Now, everything is said to be back to normal. Google hasn't specified what version fixes this problem, but installing the latest version of the Google app (version 11.14.8) should fix it.

Source: Auto Evolution

Android TV rumoured to get Google Assistant's Voice Match

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If the discovered code is anything to go by, Google plans to bring Assistant's Voice Match feature into your television soon. 9to5Google found code indicating that this change is coming. It could be particularly useful for things like having Android TV launch to your Netflix profile since it matches your voice to your account. It's unclear why Google decided to bring Voice Match to this platform, or when we'd see this. But it makes sense to introduce Voice Match to a multi-user device like a TV. We're just waiting for any updates from Google. We hope it comes soon.

Source: Engadget

Google Assistant directly responds to question 'Do Black lives matter'

Earlier last week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the tech giant's support for the Black community. He vowed they were working to "develop initiatives and product ideas that support long-term solutions." One of these product ideas has shown up on Google Assistant.

If you ask it, "Hey Google, do Black lives matter?" It will reply, "Black lives matter. Black people deserve the same freedoms afforded to everyone in this country, and recognizing the injustice they face is the first step towards fixing it." And if you ask it, "Do all lives matter?" It'll have a concise response, too: "Saying 'Black lives matter' doesn't mean that all lives don't. It means Black lives are at risk in ways others are not."

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Ask Google Assistant to launch Stadia games on Android, Chromebooks

It's much easier to launch a Google Stadia games on your Android phones and Chromebooks. All you need to do is ask Google Assistant. You can say something as simple as "Play [insert game]" to have either device launch the title for you. It's easy to access on Chromebooks since all these laptops have a Search/Launcher key in place of Cap Locks so that you can launch Assistant from there. If you'd rather not have to scroll through the games you own, this method is a quick way to get to what you want. Now, if you don't own the title yet, you'll just be presented with a regular search term.

Source: 9to5Google