Google Home brings back sounds for Gemini, and I’m both elated and irritated [Video]
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Classic Google Assistant sounds for special timers are back, but the “confirm” sound for smart home commands is unexpectedly different.
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Classic Google Assistant sounds for special timers are back, but the “confirm” sound for smart home commands is unexpectedly different.
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