Anticipated Arrival of Assistant with Bard on Pixel Phones

C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR A preview of Assistant with Bard has been discovered in the Pixel Tips app. This new feature is set to be released in the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop and may be limited to Tensor-powered Pixel phones. Assistant and Bard were previously announced by Google in October and made available to early testers. The digital assistant, which incorporates Google’s AI conversation technology, has now been found within the Pixel Tips app, showcasing its release date and compatible devices. The article also details how the feature will function upon launch. Earlier leaks from Dylan Roussel provided a glimpse of what Assistant With Bard would look like, including its user interface, features, and settings. The official preview within the Pixel Tips app confirms the accuracy of the previous leak. The article includes a link to the official video introducing Google Assistant and the Bard for the Pixel Tips app. Mishaal Rahman’s report on the Assistant with Bard display in the Pixel Tips app suggests that it might be part of the March 2024 Pixel Feature Drop. This indicates that the release may not be far off. Additionally, it appears that the new AI assistant will exclusively support Tensor-powered Pixel phones, such as the Pixel 6 and higher-end models. Interestingly, Rahman notes that the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and the rumored Pixel Fold 2 are absent from the list of devices compatible with Assistant with Bard. However, he adds that this information could be incorrect or subject to change. It would be surprising if Google were to release Assistant and Bard exclusively for existing Tensor-powered Pixels and exclude the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet from compatibility.

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