This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini frustration - and keeps my data private
14-08-2026 02:00 via zdnet.com

This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini frustration - and keeps my data private

With Google set to retire Assistant, and Gemini not exactly the replacement many of us want, Dicio is a solid option. There's one catch.
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