Personal assistant devices have come a long way from what they used to be, with memories of the Casio Business Navigator BN-40A still very fresh in my mind. This Business Navigator which served as a diary and calculator of some sort acted as my Dad’s personal assistant and did a darn good job for years.

This Navigator was able to tell the time at various locations in the world, keep track of important appointments and also act as a telephone directory.

Today, we bring to you some of the best personal assistant apps for Android phones in the tech space, a good number of them are free, with some offering premium services at a small fee.

1. BIXBY This app though restricted to only Samsung devices is one of the best personal assistants in the tech space. It can effectively carry out web searches, offer direct support for a number of different apps and can download apps from Google Play Store.

2.Google Assistant: This app is pretty much the Muhammed Ali of personal assistant apps on Android. It can control your music, help you find useful information online and is useful for setting reminders for events. Its advanced features which can anticipate your needs and also combine well with smart home stuff like Philips Hue lights make it one of a kind in the personal assistant space.

3.Hound: Another upcoming app in the personal assistant space, this app covers the basics well and also possesses advanced features like integrated Expedia support for hotel booking, a mortgage calculator and a number of key features.

4.Lyra Virtual Assistant: This easy-to-use app comes with a number of stunning features. Aside from performing a lot of basic stuff, it can also search for YouTube videos, tell jokes (for moments when you need a bit of a giggle or laugh), set alarms and perform a number of other functions.

With personal assistant apps coming in handy at various times in our lives, they could be the difference between missing an all-important board meeting and getting ready just in time.

5. DataBot: This app boasts a cross-platform functionality, letting it function across a number of different platforms. It provides the basic personal assistant features, has a chat bot and also some customization features.

I don't even know about others, I know Google assistant. I've heard of bixby tho.