

If you then follow up with, “how many people live there?” Assistant will remember the context of the question and tell you the population of New Zealand. For example, you could ask, “where was Lord of the Rings filmed?” and it will tell you New Zealand. With Assistant, you can ask follow-up questions and it remembers the context. Both can help you make quick calls, send texts, set reminders, and play music, among other basic functions.īut Google Assistant can handle more complex tasks and questions than Siri, and in a more conversational style. Well, for the most part, Assistant and Siri can do the same things.

What’s the point of using Assistant when iPhones already have Siri though? Now, you can download the app on Apple devices with iOS 9.1 or higher. Previously, Assistant could only be used on Android devices and Google Home smart speakers. Read also: Turn your house into a home with Google HomeĪt the annual I/O development conference, Assistant’s VP of engineering Scott Huffman confirmed the rumors, announcing an iOS version of the virtual assistant is available in the U.S.
