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Advanced Assistant actions for Google’s Pixel phones

Google Assistant has plenty of tucked away tricks for anyone using Android. The problem is that, like most typical voice commands (and plenty of other Android features), the Pixel-exclusive Assistant extras are virtually invisible – and that means it’s up to you to realize they exist and then remember to use them.

Here are our favorite Pixel-specific voice commands that’ll save you time, make it easier to get around your device, and make it easier to get stuff done. All you’ve got to do is say “Hey Google” – or use whichever other Assistant-summoning tactic you like –  and then start talking.

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Okay, one quick caveat. Our first section of Pixel-exclusive voice commands is relevant only for Google’s latest Pixel 6 and Pixel 6

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