‘Google Assistant with Bard’ demo leaked: Here’s what it can do with your photos
Google Assistant is the search engine technology giant’s answer to Siri, which responds to “Hey Google!” » In case you missed it, “Google Assistant with Bard” is currently in the works, which should support the assistant with Bard (i.e. Google’s AI-powered chatbot). And now, thanks to a new leak, we see a semblance of its […]
Google Assistant is the search engine technology giant’s answer to Siri, which responds to “Hey Google!” »
In case you missed it, “Google Assistant with Bard” is currently in the works, which should support the assistant with Bard (i.e. Google’s AI-powered chatbot). And now, thanks to a new leak, we see a semblance of its existence.
“Google Assistant with Bard” demo found in Pixel Tips app
Since October, Google has not said much about its plan to enrich its voice assistant with its powerful Bard artificial intelligence. However, we finally get a glimpse of how Assistant works with Bard from a very unlikely source: the Pixels Tips app (h/t Android Font).
Spotted by eagle-eyed user, it appears that Android users will receive a new native Bard app that will replace the Assistant app. The demo, which appeared in the Pixels Tips app available on most Google Pixel phones, gives us the most comprehensive look at what Assistant with Bard can do.
The new “Assistant with Bard” combines Google Assistant and Bard into one. This is what it looks like.
Demo shows what “Assistant with Bard” can do with photos
For example, in the video, users can upload a photo of a plant with the instructions “I just bought this plant. Give me tips and YouTube videos to help me take care of it.” Bard will then follow up with videos and detailed tips on plant care.
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This largely changes the personal assistant experience previously offered by the current Google Assistant. Google Assistant, in its current form, functions primarily as a responsive tool, responding to direct queries and commands. However, the integration with Bard marks a shift toward more proactive and contextual understanding.
It will also work similarly to the current Google Assistant, as Bard is also accessible by saying “Hey Google” or long-pressing the home button.
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We might even have a potential release date for the new personal assistant. According to an article by Android expert Mishaal Rahman, the source code of the Pixel Tips app indicates a date of March 2024 which is supposedly timed with a planned removal of Pixel features.
Additionally, the video and tips for Assistant with Bard cannot be viewed on Pixel devices not powered by a Tensor chip. So if you own a Pixel tablet or Fold and can’t wait to see the video yourself, sorry.
