Google redesigns the Assistant for touch and digital transaction...

Much of the discussion surrounding Google Assistant is focused on Google Home. But the Assistant is far more widely distributed on smartphones.Richer user interface on smartphones and displays. On Wednesday, Google is announcing a redesign of the Assistant that makes the experience on smartphones, especially Android, more touch-friendly and visually interactive:The new design combines the best of text and talk on your phone, giving you the relevant information right when you need it. Just ask your Google Assistant for something on your phone, and then you can interact with images, sliders and buttons to get the help you need in a fraction of the time.Transactional opportunities. It also paves the way for more transactional interactions and commerce. Among the changes in the new design are:- Larger images and visual tools- Controls and sliders (e.g., smart home controls for lights or speaker volume)- Interactive messaging UI that enables editing with touch