ChatGPT Replaces Gemini as Default Android Assistant

Key Features:

  • ChatGPT is now available as the default digital assistant on Android through the latest beta app update.
  • Users can easily switch from Gemini to ChatGPT.
  • Access ChatGPT via three-button navigation (long-press home), gesture navigation (swipe up from bottom corners), or the power button shortcut (if enabled).
  • Opens in voice mode for hands-free interaction.

Limitations:

  • Lacks hotword activation, unlike Gemini.
  • Currently limited to the ChatGPT beta app.

Accessing the Feature:

The activation method depends on your navigation settings:

  1. Three-button navigation: Long-press the home button.
  2. Gesture navigation: Swipe up from either bottom corner.
  3. Power button shortcut: If enabled, long-press the power button.

This feature offers more choice in AI assistants on Android. For related news on AI, see Gemini Powers Up Google Chat and Meet. While hotword activation is missing, the easy access via gestures and buttons makes ChatGPT a viable alternative to Gemini. Check out Find My Device: The Ultimate Guide to Locating Your Lost Android for tips on using assistance features. For more on AI integration with smartphones, read about Apple Intelligence and Siri's Impact on iPhone Sales.