Microsoft is always hoping to help more Android users to use advanced apps. It updated the Cortana virtual assistant recently aims at attracting more Android users to choose this service over Google Now. Its new version makes the service more viable.

The Android users can now choose the beta version of Cortana to replace Google Now as their home button service. You could get its latest update for experiencing this new feature if you are interested.

There are some detailed information of this service. This service allows Android users to activate Microsoft’s answer to Siri rather than holding down their home button for instant access when it occurs Android default.

To compare with Windows Phone counterpart, the beta version of Cortana is not fully featured that it lacks the function to always listen for ” OK Cortana” commands.

The US users can do a completing survey on Microsoft website in order to apply to participate in the Android beta trials. So it may take for a while for the users to experience it. You can visit its official website for more details.

Cortana also brought in its desktop to the public at the same time when Windows 10 was released on July 29.