Google today launched the Google Assistant in Singaporean English. Yep, you heard that right – this means that Google now understands not only our accent and grammatical structure, but also all the terms we use. “Shiok”, “makan”, and even terms like “confirm plus chop”, are now part of Google Assistant’s vocab.
Google Assistant is meant to help you get things done in your everyday life. How do we start? First, squeeze the sides of your phone and say: “OK Google”. Or you can hold down the home button too, but the tactile squeezable option just seems so much more interactive. What other phone do you know is squeezable?
Once you’ve squeezed and said the magic words “OK Google”, you can now ask your phone whatever question pops into your mind as you go about your daily life.
You can try…”What are the best places to makan in Bedok” and you’ll get a list of top eating places, “Tell me about your day” and you’ll hear a summary of your day including weather details and the length of your commute, or you could even ask for help with language translations.
Google Assistant is available in the Google Pixel 2 XL, but will also be made available to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or above over the next few weeks, and also gradually to iPhone devices. You can use Google Assistant to start planning, connecting, and generally, having lots of fun by asking “waste time” questions – that’s why we can’t wait for the release of the Google Pixel 2 XL on 15 Nov.
The Google Pixel 2 XL has a 6” fullscreen in Black & White and Just Black.
Apart from cool elements like having a fingerprint scanner on the back (makes sense), or having unlimited storage in Google photos, the Google Pixel 2 XL takes the award for the world’s highest-rated smartphone camera. They’ve managed to fix Portrait mode into one camera, while giving us crisp portraits and selfies with a nice bokeh effect.
Google will also be releasing the Google Pixel Buds, and what’s even more impressive is that this unassuming pair of ear buds help deliver real-time language translations right to your ear.
Available in 40 different languages, this lets you hear the translation in your ear while the other person is still speaking. So useful for when you’re travelling overseas, and instead of having an awkward conversation through hand gestures and body language, you can naturally converse with the locals by using your earphones and Pixel.
You’ll also have instant access to your Google Assistant with the buds, and you can play music, send a text, or even get walking directions without ever looking at your phone’s screen. They last for up to 5 hours of listening with just one charge.
The Google Pixel 2 XL is available on 15 Nov in Singtel stores islandwide. You can only purchase a Pixel 2 XL with one of Singtel’s Combo plan, ranging from $0 (monthly price of $239.90) to $1,098 (monthly price of $27.90). Each Combo plan has a 24-month contract.
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