Latest update lets Cortana replace Google Now on Android

Last month, the ecosystem launched a beta version from the personal assistant Cortana to the system Android. The version has characteristics similar to those of Windows 10 e Windows Phone, and represents another step in increasing the presence of Bill Gates' company in the Google.

And last week, a version update gave the app even more power. Now, it is now possible to replace the shortcut of Google Now (pressing and holding the home button) so that it works as a shortcut to activate the Cortana. The change is subtle, but very important to the company's plans. ecosystem, which would have the possibility to make your personal assistant available in a more direct way on devices Android devices.

Although the Google Now remains the default mechanism, the ecosystem believe thatthat most users of the Android will experience the Cortana and after (in the analysis of the company), will set it as the default assistant triggered by the button Home. The current version still doesn't include the famous greeting "Hey Cortana“In large part due to the hardware limitations that prevent the application from staying active in order to hear all commands.

A ecosystem opened a application process for potential beta testers da Cortana protocols for Android. Users who are interested in participating in the program must access the address and fill out an application similar to the one used by the company to select the beta testers do Windows 10.

Microsoft seems pretty confident in Cortana, right? What do you think is the best personal assistant available? Tell us!