Android Top Google Now Commands To Do Your Tasks Quickly And Easily

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Google had introduced Google Now feature in Android 4.1 and now it is available even on Chrome for desktop. Many people are still unaware of the feature ( even i was not aware it can do so many cool things ) so here is a quick guide about what you can do with Google Now and Google Now commands to perform various tasks.

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What is required to use Google Now ?

You need device with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or higher and Wi-Fi or Data connection to use Google Now.

How to access Google Now -
Google Now can be opened by clicking the Microphone icon in Search widget on home screen or in the Google Search app. After clicking the Mic, Say ' Ok Google' to start Google Now.

You can swipe up clickcking the navigation bar also to open it.

What all you can do with Google Now ?

Here is a list of Commands you can use with Google Now -

  • Set Alarm -
    eg Set Alarm at 3:30 pm
  • Do Math calculations -
    "How much is 15% of 670?"
  • Do Language Translations-
    " Translate 'Where are you' To Hindi"
  • Do Conversions-
    " Convert 12 USD To INR"
  • Post To Social Networks Like Twitter and Google+
    " Post To Twitter ' Hello ' "
  • Set a reminder -
    "Remind me to call John at 6PM."
    "Remind me to buy paper towels at Target."
  • Create a calendar event
    "Create a calendar event: Dinner in San Francisco, Saturday at 7:00PM."
  • Check your schedule
    "What does my day look like tomorrow?"
    "When's my next meeting?"
  • Go to a website
    "Go to techenclave.com"
  • Search For Pictures On Google
    "Show me pictures of Mumbai"
  • Open an app
    "Open Gmail" or "Open Whatsapp"
  • Take a photo or video
    "Take a picture."
    "Record a video."
  • Call a friend
    "Call George Smith."
    "Call Mom mobile."
  • Text a friend
    "Text Steve that I'm running 5 minutes late."
  • Send an email
    "Send email to John Smith, subject, new shoes, message, I can’t wait to show you my new shoes, period."
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
    "Navigate to Union Square, San Francisco."
  • Get directions
    "Directions to 1299 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, California"
    "Directions to home by public transit."
  • Find Places To Visit
    "Find Local attractions in Mumbai"
  • Sports
    "What is IPL Match Score?"
There are many more commands for Google Now, here is a list from Google.
If you know some more interesting or useful ones mention below. :)
 
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