Last year, along with the latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Google also announced a new AI-powered Assistant with Bard. While the tech giant has not provided a specific launch date for this new assistant, which is anticipated to fully replace the existing Assistant experience, it seems the launch might be just around the corner. As tipped by Nail_Sadykov (via Android Authority), the revamped digital assistant has surfaced within the Pixel Tips app. This sneak peek offers insights into its potential rollout timeline and the roster of devices set to support Assistant with Bard. Google’s demonstration gives us a glimpse into how the feature will function upon its launch, showcasing the appearance, user interface, functions, and settings of Assistant With Bard.
Back to the story, Rahman also points out an interesting observation: the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and the rumored Pixel Fold 2 are listed on the denylist for the Assistant with Bard tip. However, nothing is set in stone until Google says it, so this early information could be incorrect. It would be unusual for Google to introduce Assistant with Bard to all new Tensor-powered Pixels but not to the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
Lastly, the new Assistant with Bard, or possibly just Bard, as rumors suggest Google might rebrand it, could be included in the March 2024 Pixel feature drop. This suggests that the wait to experience it firsthand may not be long at all.
Google has just begun rolling out its January feature drop, which introduces Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and additional features to Pixel phones. If you own a Pixel 6 or a newer model, you can now check if these new features are already part of your Pixel experience.
