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Google Apologizes for Home Speaker Issues, Promises Upgrades

7/29/2025

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Google has admitted to serious problems with its Home smart speakers, leaving users frustrated by declining performance and missing features. Chief Product Officer Anish Kattukaran issued an apology, vowing significant upgrades by autumn. Yet, skepticism lingers as users anxiously await real solutions during the shift to the new AI-driven Gemini assistant.

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Google has admitted to serious problems with its Home smart speakers, leaving users frustrated by declining performance and missing features. Chief Product Officer Anish Kattukaran issued an apology, vowing significant upgrades by autumn. Yet, skepticism lingers as users anxiously await real solutions during the shift to the new AI-driven Gemini assistant.