Top brands integrate Google Assistant with new tools and features for Android apps and Smart Displays

At Google Assistant Developer Day, Google announced new tools and features to enhance integration of Google Assistant with Android apps and Smart Displays. These updates include new App Actions built-in intents to simplify Assistant integration for Android developers, discovery features such as suggestions and shortcuts to improve user engagement, and advanced developer tools to create high-quality experiences. The expansion also covers vertical-specific built-in intents across various categories like Social and Shopping, enabling more natural language interactions. Custom intents allow developers to highlight unique app features, while improved testing tools ensure quality user experiences. Additionally, Google introduced new voices for a more natural Assistant sound and expanded the Interactive Canvas API for a richer visual experience. Enhancements in account linking and authentication aim to streamline user connectivity, and new discovery features will help users find and engage with apps more easily. These developments aim to empower developers to create more engaging and intuitive experiences, both on mobile devices and Smart Displays.