Assistant On Air

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The future of Google Assistant Aug 23, 2022

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In this episode of Assistant on Air, Toni Klopfenstein, Developer Relation Engineer, welcomes Allen Firstenberg, Google Developer Expert for Google Assistant, to chat about the future of Google Assistant and the pivot towards focusing on App Actions for Android applications. Allen shares the benefits of App Actions for developers, users, and features to incorporate in the future.

Watch this episode on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3Cu3Knm

Resources:

Conversational Action Sunset → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset

App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs

App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs

App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos

App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples

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How to integrate Wear OS with App Actions Aug 16, 2022

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App Actions is the nexus that enables users to quickly access an app's functionality with just their voice. But what if we told you incorporating App Actions on your smart watch was a possibility too? In this podcast, we'll explore how App Actions works with Wear OS apps. Specifically, we'll take a look at how App Actions and Wear OS work together to voicify media based and fitness apps alike. Overall, this video will demonstrate the value of adding Assistant functionality to your apps on Wear OS devices, and how it enables users to have a unified voice experience between their phone and smart watch!

Resources:

Watch this episode of #AssistanOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3zYST1G

App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs

App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs

App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos

App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples

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How Google Assistant works with Android for Cars Aug 09, 2022

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In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relations Engineer Jessica Earley-Cha and Google Assistant Product Manager Madhukar Srivastava chat about how Google Assistant enhances the Android for Cars experience with voicified apps. Specifically, they'll speak to how to incorporate Google Assistant on their Android Auto and Android Automotive OS apps.

Watch this episode of #AssistantOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3QB2pyL

Resources:

App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs

App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs

App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos

App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples

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How Google Assistant powers voice features in your apps with App Actions Aug 02, 2022

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In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relations Engineer Toni Klopfenstein and Rebecca Nathenson - Assistant PM Director - chat about how Google Assistant helps devices and apps work better together through a natural intuitive interface. Moreover, they walk us through an overview of App Actions and its benefits. From discussing new features - such as App Install suggestions, brandless queries, and integration with Wear OS - to automotive features, this podcast will help you understand how App Actions heightens voice experiences for users and developers alike across various applications.

Watch this episode of #AssistantOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3SqD8Jt

Resources:

App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs

App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs

App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos

App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples

Conversational Actions sunset FAQs Jul 26, 2022

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In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relations Engineers Jessica Earley-Cha and Toni Klopfenstein sit down to chat about Conversational Actions sunset FAQs that have emerged. Can you still use and customize existing conversational actions? Do you have to delete your action after the turndown? What are the benefits of App Actions over Conversational Actions? Listen to this episode to find out!

Watch this episode of #AssistantOnAir on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3w3vkUD

Resources:

Conversational Action Sunset → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset

App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs

App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs

App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos

App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples

What the Conversational Actions sunset means for Google Assistant Jul 19, 2022

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In this episode of Assistant on Air, Developer Relation Engineers Toni Klopfenstein and Jessica Earley-Cha chat about some big news for Google Assistant. Specifically, they talk about the pivot that Google Assistant is taking from conversational actions to uplevel user experiences and make integration easier for Android developers. They also talk about the upcoming importance of App Actions in fast tracking Assistant integration into apps,how App Actions is going to benefit users and devs alike, and how devs can stay active and up-to-date in the Google Assistant sphere!

Watch this #AssistantOnAir episode on YouTube → https://goo.gle/3B81S35

Resources:

Check out the Conversational Action sunset blog → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset-blog

Check out the Conversational Actions sunset overview → https://goo.gle/ca-sunset

App Action Docs → https://goo.gle/appactions-docs

App Action Codelabs → http://goo.gle/appactions-codelabs

App Action videos → http://goo.gle/appactions-videos

App Action Samples → http://goo.gle/appactions-samples

Using Google Assistant with Android Jul 12, 2022

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In this podcast, Developer Relations Engineers Jessica Earley Cha and Toni Klopfenstein sit down and talk about how to build for Google Assistant and its latest updates. They talk about Google Assistant's role within the Android space, Android voice development, and the different ways in which Google Assistant easily integrates and works with Android applications.

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[DEPRECATING] Opportunities and next steps - Episode 23 Mar 17, 2021

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*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. ***

*** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset ***

In today's episode, Leon Nicholls (Developer Relations Engineer for Google Assistant) is joined by John Hsu (Product Manager for Google Assistant). With 10+ years in the games industry, John shares 3 unique opportunities of building games for smart displays, what game genres port well to this new platform, and how to engage new players with this common-area device.

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[DEPRECATING] Game personas and visuals - Episode 22 Mar 15, 2021

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*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. ***

*** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset ***

In today's episode, Leon Nicholls (Developer Relations Engineer for the Google Assistant) is joined by Andrezza Valentin (Creative Director at MediaMonks) who led the creative elements behind the game Cookie Detective. Hear how persona, onboarding, and helpful tap elements were created to help younger audiences enjoy this smart display game.

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[DEPRECATING] Continuous Match Mode party games - Episode 21 Mar 10, 2021

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*** Conversational Actions will be deprecated on June 13, 2023. ***

*** For more information go to https://goo.gle/ca-sunset ***

In today's episode, Mary Chen (Strategy Lead for Google Assistant) chats with Eric Heaton (Technical Director at B-Reel), who led the development of the charades party game Mime Jam. Learn about the concepting, design, and development of this smart display game built with Continuous Match Mode.

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