Google shocked fans by removing many useful Assistant features. Now people are angry and want answers.
When Google said they’d take away around 20 Assistant tools, no one was happy. Users flocked online to vent about losing things they use daily. While Google claimed it was to “improve quality”, that story isn’t flying.
The drama started in a Google subreddit. People couldn’t believe features like setting timers were gone for good. Why scrap helpful stuff when Alexa is the competition? Others rely on features like alarm clocks for kids – will those routines now fail?
The mic icon search bar removal also ruffled feathers. Instead of a quick tap, people must yell “Hey Google” anywhere – risky with sleeping babies. Power button long presses aren’t as easy either. Yet Google gave no reason why that helpful icon had to vanish.
Now talk has turned to Assistant’s future. Could these confusing cuts make users ditch it for rivals? Losing competitive edge in a crowded market isn’t a good look. People are asking hard questions about why these specific features were targeted now.
So far Google won’t admit fault in the upheaval. But as frustration simmers online, they’ll need to do damage control. Explaining the purpose and providing better options could win back skeptical fans. Or this licensing launch may be remembered as the day Google lost its magic assistant touch.
