Google this week boosted its third-party app integration, allowing Android phone users to say things like, "OK Google, Shazam this song," or "Listen to NPR," OK Google, play nice with my other Android apps.
Google this week boosted its third-party app integration, allowing Android phone users to say things like, "OK Google, Shazam this song," or "Listen to NPR," according to a Google+ post.
With the latest version of the Google app and compatible Android services, you can stop typing and start talking to your smartphone. New voice commands, however, are available only on certain apps, and only work with certain phrases.
Like "Show me [insert movie title here] on Flixster," or "Show attractions near me on TripAdvisor." In the market for a new home? Try asking Google to "Show rentals/homes for sale near me" via Realtor, Trulia, or Zillow.
Google can also "Activate home mode on Wink" or "Start my Lincoln MKZ." It also works with Instacart, TuneIn Radio, and Walmart.
To complete these actions—accessible in English in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Singapore, and South Africa— Android devices require Google app version 4.0 or higher, with Web & App Activity turned on.
"We're currently piloting custom voice actions with a select group of partners, but we plan to open it up more widely in the future," Google said. "And we'd love to hear your ideas for actions you'd like to implement."
This move comes just days after Google released Now cards for 70 new Android apps, including Zipcar, Spotify, ABC News, Runkeeper, and OpenTable. To utilize the new cards, you'll need the latest version of Google and the corresponding apps.
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