Google Home app modernizes camera & media controls, Gemini voice assistant gets speed upgrades Abner Li | Apr 28 2026 - 9:45 am PT | Apr 28 2026 - 9:45 am PT Google is ending April with a rather sizable Home app and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates. …
… Finally, Early Access to the voice assistant is now available for all of Canada , with the addition of Canadian French support. …
… The Assistant we have today is a skeleton of its former self. We have lost the intuitive multimedia controls that once allowed us to favorite or share photos and query their locations by voice. Voice commands for Photo Frame and screen settings have vanished. …
… The listing explains: A Gemini-powered smart home speaker integrating voice assistant, audio playback, and smart home control functionality. The device supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and enables seamless media streaming via Google Cast for Audio. …
… Starting with media, Google is addressing a long-time pain point with selecting playlists for playback through its voice assistant. …
… More on Google Home: Google Home expands Workspace support, including Nest migration & sharing Google Home’s latest updates include Gemini in Spanish, improved smart home controls The Gemini for Home voice assistant is now more concise, faster, & better at alarms/timers Follow Ben: Twitter/X , Thre… …
… Expand Expanding Close Home Assistant is working on a local-only voice alternative to Google Assistant & Alexa Ben Schoon Dec 23 2022 - 12:31 pm PT The past few months have brought bad news for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, as Google has lessened its focus on the former, while the latter has s… …
… If you’re not sure if you have Gemini, you can simply ask “who are you” and the voice assistant will reply to confirm. …
… Also newly added to that list is Germany, which as of today has early access support for the Gemini for Home voice assistant. This also includes German language support in Austria, Switzerland, and, of course, Germany. …
… The “Style” model announced earlier this year packs open-ear speakers, a 12MP camera, and a voice assistant at the ready. …