The Google Assistant app is available for devices running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later. Update your operating system if you need to, then go to the Google Play Store to download the app.

Siri is often helpful, but what if you prefer to use Google Assistant? It's not easy, but you can still access it on your Apple iPhone or iPad.

To start using Google Assistant, say "Hey, Google" or tap on the Assistant app. To text one of your contacts, add the contact to your People or open up Google Family.

Previously, you had to set the Google app as the default assistant app in order to use Circle to Search, which means you couldn’t use a third-party assistant.

From playing music to controlling your smart home, there's a lot that Google Assistant can do for you.

From a beefed-up Google Assistant to an app that pays you for quick surveys, here are six lesser-known Google apps for Android that you should check out.