Earlier this 12 months, Perplexity rolled out an Android app that gave you the flexibility to make it your default voice assistant over Gemini. You now have that choice with ChatGPT, too.
ChatGPT’s Android app is not new itself, however the newest replace to the app (v1.2025.070 beta) helps you to change Gemini with OpenAI’s chatbot.
Launch ChatGPT nonetheless you need
When you do that, you can launch ChatGPT by no matter methodology you utilize now — long-pressing the house button, swiping up from the nook of the display, or long-pressing the facility button. You may’t set off it by voice like you may with Gemini, and even when ChatGPT is your default, saying “Hey, Google” nonetheless brings up Gemini.
ChatGPT will launch in voice mode, which many customers say just isn’t fairly as strong as textual content mode, however nonetheless has loads of worth.
What you are giving up
It’s best to know, although, that in case you go for ChatGPT over Gemini, you can be giving up just a few issues. You will not be capable of management Google House gadgets, change any settings, management music playback, or add issues to your Google Calendar. You may nonetheless do some duties, like setting timers or reminders, however these will probably be dealt with from the ChatGPT app as an alternative of your built-in Google apps.
The way to make ChatGPT your Android assistant
You probably have the newest model of the ChatGPT app, head to your cellphone’s settings menu, then discover Apps > Default apps > Digital assistant app. From there, faucet “Default digital assistant app” (you will see your present assistant under this), and you will have the choice to decide on ChatGPT.
Whether or not or not you need to swap finally comes right down to what you need your Android assistant to do. The truth that Gemini is so deeply tied into different Google companies and apps is a giant motive to remain, however in case you’re in search of higher voice dialog, ChatGPT might be the winner.
