Google Assistant is available in selected markets and languages only. Where not available, Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search. Google Assistant can help you search information online, translate words and sentences, make notes and calendar appointments, for example. You can use Google Assistant even when your phone is locked. However, Google Assistant asks you to unlock your phone before accessing your private data.
To access the Google Assistant services, use the Google Assistant key on the side of your phone:
If your country or region does not support Google Assistant, you can still use the Google Assistant key: