Google Assistant on mobile devices will be permanently shut down in September
Summary
Google will shut down Google Assistant on Android smartphones and Wear OS devices starting September 4, 2026. The company will replace it with Gemini, its newer AI assistant, across phones, smartwatches, compatible headphones, and Android Auto. Google says Gemini now becomes the default assistant experience on Android, while users will no longer be able to choose Google Assistant on their phones. The rollout will happen gradually over several weeks, and Google is also working on Gemini integration for Google TV and Google Home devices.
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