Google Ends Assistant on Android, Gemini Takes Over for Good
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Google has confirmed that Google Assistant will be permanently shut down on Android and Wear OS starting September 4, 2026, making way for its generative AI, Gemini. The classic assistant, present on Android for nearly ten years, will be gradually removed over several weeks once Gemini is enabled as the sole assistant.
Google has officially announced the definitive closure of Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS, effective September 4, 2026. The classic assistant, which has been part of Android for almost a decade, will be progressively phased out over a period of several weeks. The transition will see Gemini become the only assistant on these platforms, with Google confirming that once Gemini is activated as the default, the older assistant will be removed. This move marks the end of an era for the long-standing voice assistant, as Google fully commits to its generative AI technology.
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