Google Plans to Kill Assistant on Your Phone on September 4
Google says eligible devices will switch automatically, with Gemini replacing Assistant on Android phones, tablets and connected accessories over several weeks.
- On September 4, Google will begin discontinuing Google Assistant on eligible mobile devices, replacing it with Gemini, its next-generation AI-powered assistant for Android.
- Ten years ago, Google introduced Assistant across various Android devices. Last year, Google announced plans to retire the tool and direct users toward Gemini, which uses more up-to-date AI-powered technology.
- The shutdown affects Android phones, tablets, Wear, and compatible headphones, though unsupported devices and regions where Gemini remains unavailable will retain Assistant temporarily.
- Users do not need to change settings or install anything; migration occurs automatically, with power-button shortcuts and voice commands triggering Gemini instead of Assistant.
- Google will begin the rollout on September 4 rather than shutting down Assistant everywhere simultaneously, with the transition potentially taking several weeks before completion.
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