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Beginner
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.
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 -
If you know some more interesting or useful ones mention below.
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?"
If you know some more interesting or useful ones mention below.
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