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Personal assistant devices have come a long way from what they used to be, with memories of the Casio Business Navigator BN-40A still very fresh in my mind. This Business Navigator which served as a diary and calculator of some sort acted as my Dad’s personal assistant and did a darn good job for years.
This Navigator was able to tell the time at various locations in the world, keep track of important appointments and also act as a telephone directory. The modern day personal assistant apps took it a step further, adding voice-to-text options and also a bit of realism to the space.
Google Assistant is one of the best Personal assistants today
Today, we bring to you some of the best personal assistant apps for Android phones in the tech space, a good number of them are free, with some offering premium services at a small fee.
- Bixby
This app though restricted to only Samsung devices is one of the best personal assistants in the tech space. It can effectively carry out web searches, offer direct support for a number of different apps and can download apps from Google Play Store.
This personal assistant just clocked a year recently, but is already one of the go-to personal assistants for Samsung devices.
- Google Assistant
This app is pretty much the Muhammed Ali of personal assistant apps on Android. It can control your music, help you find useful information online and is useful for setting reminders for events. Its advanced features which can anticipate your needs and also combine well with smart home stuff like Philips Hue lights make it one of a kind in the personal assistant space.
This app is available on almost all Android apps that have Google Play services and is updates regularly by Google. If you don’t have this already, you can get this on Google Play Store .
- Hound
Another upcoming app in the personal assistant space, this app covers the basics well and also possesses advanced features like integrated Expedia support for hotel booking, a mortgage calculator and a number of key features.
- Lyra Virtual Assistant
This easy-to-use app comes with a number of stunning features. Aside from performing a lot of basic stuff, it can also search for YouTube videos, tell jokes (for moments when you need a bit of a giggle or laugh), set alarms and perform a number of other functions.
This app is currently free on Google Play Store, with no in-app purchases and can be downloaded through this link .
- DataBot
This app boasts a cross-platform functionality, letting it function across a number of different platforms. It provides the basic personal assistant features, has a chat bot and also some customization features. Though not as solid as Google Assistant or Siri , this app is a simpler, easy-to-use app that can also perform the necessary tasks.
With personal assistant apps coming in handy at various times in our lives, they could be the difference between missing an all-important board meeting and getting ready just in time. Have you tried any of the apps above? Get across to us in the comment section below, and let us hear from you today.
Author:Alfa Baye
Staff Writer
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The International Forum Design GmbH organizes one of the world’s leading product design competitions, the iF DESIGN Awards every year. At this year’s event, iF DESIGN Awards 2020, six Nokia phones have been honoured for outstanding design.
Below are the Nokia phones that were honoured at the iF DESIGN Awards 2020:
Nokia Android Smartphones Nokia 7.2 Nokia 1 Plus
Nokia Feature phones Nokia 105 Nokia 110 Nokia 800 Tough Nokia 2720 Flip
Joseph Umunakwe, General Manager, West, East and Central Africa, HMD Global, said: “We have always aspired for a Nokia phone to stand apart in the sea of sameness – with pure, emotive designs inspired by our Nordic heritage. These awards are a fitting testament to our impressive product design team, who remain committed to innovation in design and materials craftsmanship. We’re flattered that the international design community has recognised them for their exceptional talent and proud of the work they have achieved during the past year.”
An intuitive user experience, coupled with Nordic design expertise, is woven in the DNA of each Nokia phone. The same premium design principles run throughout the portfolio, whether that’s the Nokia 7.2 with its light-diffusing satin glass back, the Nokia 4.2 with its compact size and edge to edge display, or the Nokia 800 Tough that boasts an anti-slip coating and rubberised edges.
The judging panel at the iF DESIGN Awards 2020 consist of 78 independent design experts who reviewed over 7,000 entries from 56 countries across the globe.
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