# Lock Screen Voice Messaging A Google Assistant Test Lets Users Send Texts from the Lock Screen By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-assistant-test References: [9to5google](https://9to5google.com/2019/07/21/google-assistant-lockscreen-texting/) & [assistant.google](https://assistant.google.com/) A [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard) Assistant test allows users to text using voice commands from an Android device lock screen. With the newest Google app beta, which is version 10.28, users are able to state the text and who it should go to. Security concerns had to be addressed for the Google Assistant test. This is why Google Assistant requires visual as well as verbal confirmation for text messages to be sent. Currently, no information has been released as to a potential launch of the feature. However, its adoption allows users to operate [Google Assistant hands-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-copilot). [Voice command text messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-to-deepseek) could be a popular feature amongst drivers, where it could allow them to respond to messages without needing to unlock their phone. Image Credit: Google Assistant/ 9TO5Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Voice-activated Lock Screen Messaging:** Unlocking new possibilities for hands-free communication and convenience. - **Enhanced Voice Command Technology:** Improving user experience and expanding voice command capabilities for mobile devices. - **Secure Voice-enabled Texting:** Addressing security concerns while enabling users to send text messages via voice command. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Technology:** Exploring innovative ways to integrate voice command technology in mobile devices. - **Automotive:** Providing safe and convenient messaging solutions for drivers on the road. - **Digital Communication:** Developing secure and efficient methods for voice-activated text messaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Assistant Software Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-assistant-is.md) - [Driving App Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-voice-feature-update.md) - [Assisted Speech Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-relate.md) - [Parent-Controlled Digital Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-controls-1.md) - [Mobile Messenger Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-messages.md) - [Multimodal AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-astra.md) - [Accessible Voice-Replication Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-speech.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smartphone Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bixby-1.md) - [Enhanced Android Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-theft-1.md)