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Google is finally pulling the plug on Assistant for Android phones
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Google will begin removing Google Assistant from Android phones starting September 4, with the transition process taking several weeks and no option to revert back once completed.
- Gemini will replace Google Assistant as the default assistant on supported Android devices, activated via "Hey Google" or long-pressing the power button.
- The transition to Gemini extends to compatible paired devices, including Wear OS watches and supported headphones or earbuds.
- Google has updated its Assistant support pages to announce Gemini’s replacement of Google Assistant, highlighting improved conversational capabilities and a seamless transition planned through 2026.
- Users with devices that do not meet Gemini’s requirements or in unsupported regions can continue using Google Assistant until its final retirement in March 2026.
