This Month in Google Assistant: June Recap

User interface of the Action Console has been updated

Google has updated the user interface of the Actions on Google Console. It features the improved navigation patterns that allow for faster access to sections and a better developer experience.

Google Assistant is available in Waze

You can now get help from the Assistant in Waze. Many of Waze features, like reporting traffic, pinpointing a pothole or checking for alternate routes, can be accessed simply by using your voice. Just say “Hey Google, report traffic” or “Hey Google, avoid tolls” when navigating with Waze. Learn more on Google blog: https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-now-available-waze/.

Actions on Google are available on Android (Go edition) devices

At the Mobile World Congress, Google announced that Actions on Google are coming to Android Go in June with no extra work required on developer’s part. Learn more on Google blog: https://blog.google/technology/next-billion-users/google-for-brazil/ and Google Developers documentation: https://developers.google.com/actions/surfaces/feature-entry-level-phones.