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		mattnewton on Nov 4, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Introducing Google Home But why not just whip out your phone?

hammock on Nov 4, 2016 | [–]

Because I might be making coffee at that moment, or getting dressed, or any number of other things that occupy my attention and/or hands.

My phone could be awoken via voice, but requires a pin to unlock it and also does not have far-field microphone tech.

lostmsu on Nov 4, 2016 | [–]

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