Yandex Start is an application designed to make everyday tasks easier for users. It provides a summary of current news, weather and traffic information, as well as quick search functions and much more. Users have the opportunity to install an application widget, which allows them to stay up to date and receive important information directly on the home screen of their device.
The application contains a voice assistant named Alice, who can help with various everyday tasks. Alice can report the weather and traffic jams along the route, recommend places to eat or buy groceries, and set alarms and reminders. She also has the ability to search for information on the Internet and can not only verbalize data, but also tell stories and carry on a conversation on a wide variety of topics thanks to her skills that are developed using a neural network.
In order to set Alice as the main voice assistant, the user needs to go to the settings menu of their smartphone. In the "Assistant and voice input" section, you need to select Yandex, which will make interaction with the application more convenient and functional. This adds more options to users in their daily lives.
Alice also offers a protection feature against unwanted calls. The user can ask her to activate caller ID to avoid conversations with unwanted callers. This feature greatly simplifies communication and allows the user to control their incoming calls.
Please note that the application is in beta, which means that it is intended to test new features. This stage is especially important for experienced users who are willing to share their feedback and report any bugs they find. Users can send their comments through the app menu or to a dedicated support email. By working together we can improve the application, make it more convenient and functional for all users.