Voice Search being replaced by Google Assistant on Android Devices

[imriakapoor]

Google is reportedly in the process of replacing voice search on Android devices with Google Assistant.
In addition, the search bar widget now invites users to “Ask your Assistant”, when previously it had the message “Say “Hey Google”

[PoolMaster]

Google shifting the focus from regular voice search to Assistant is an indication of where Google wants to guide the future of its services.