With the impending Google Pixel 8, interaction with notifications is set to take a unique twist as Google introduces the ability of replying notifications using voice. Let’s delve into how this groundbreaking functionality is set to unfold.
Replying notifications using voice on your Google Pixel 8
Android authority Mishaal Rahman, through his paywalled Patreon, has unveiled an intriguing tidbit— the Google Pixel 8 may soon empower users to respond to notifications hands-free, via voice. Rahman’s meticulous examination of Android’s code unearthed the blueprint for voice-activated notification responses, tapping into the prowess of Google Assistant. This process resembles the mechanics of Android Auto but dispenses with the preliminary query on whether you intend to reply.
Here’s a glimpse of how this fluid interaction could transpire:
- A message notification pops up on your device.
- Uttering phrases like “Hey Google, reply” or a simpler “reply” (under specific conditions) could trigger the feature.
- Google Assistant seamlessly guides you to dictate your response, followed by its prompt dispatch.
Currently, such an operation remains a distant possibility. While you can achieve a semblance of this by receiving a message, reading it, and then instructing “Hey Google, send a message to [contact name]” to proceed, the impending approach promises a more conversational and organic flow.
Rahman candidly acknowledges uncertainty about the debut of this feature on the Google Pixel 8’s launch. It could potentially make its entrance in a future Feature Drop. Furthermore, its potential expansion to other Pixel devices is plausible, as this innovation doesn’t seem to hinge on Pixel 8-exclusive hardware. As the sands of time trickle down, the ultimate narrative of this innovation will gradually unfold.
