Google to users: You need not say “Hey Google” to make your speaker do these tasks

Google is working on a feature for its digital voice assistant that will allow users to skip saying ‘Hey Google’. This essentially means that a user will no longer have to add ‘Hey Google’ before giving voice commands to the Google Assistant for specific tasks. As per a report by 9to5Google, a breakdown of the Google Assistant’s latest APK Insight suggests that the tech giant may launch ‘Quick Phrases’ that will offer the new ability.

What commands will be included under the Quick Phrases?

Codenamed ‘salsas’ in the app APK, users will be able to add these specific tasks as per their choice. These phrases will be categorised into ‘Recommended’, ‘Alarms’, ‘Connect’, ‘General info’, ‘Lights’, ‘Media Controls’, ‘Timers’, and ‘To-Dos’.