{
  "id": 821047,
  "title": "This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini frustration - and keeps my data private",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/this-free-android-assistant-fixes-my-biggest-gemini-frustration-and",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-14T00:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/dicio-free-android-assistant-gemini-keeps-data-private/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dicio is a free and open-source voice assistant for Android devices that aims to replace Google Assistant. It offers many features such as setting timers, opening apps, controlling media, hands-free phone calls, note-taking, hands-free navigation, weather updates, calculations, reading notifications, and more. However, Dicio does not support sending messages, composing emails, or connecting with Android Auto. The app operates entirely on-device, ensuring user privacy and data security. While Dicio currently lacks compatibility with Android Auto, the developers are actively working on improvements.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dicio is a free, open-source Android voice assistant.",
    "Operates entirely on-device for privacy and security.",
    "Lacks messaging, email, and Android Auto compatibility."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}