Google Assistant will disappear from your phone next month
Google is officially retiring Google Assistant on Android phones, tablets, and paired devices starting September 4th. Users in regions where Gemini is available will be transitioned to the new AI-powered assistant.
Why it matters
This marks a major strategic pivot for Google as it consolidates its mobile interface around its generative AI technology, Gemini.
Google Assistant’s days have been numbered ever since Gemini arrived on the scene, and its time is now up. Google has announced that it will be removing access to Assistant on Android phones and tablets, along with paired devices like smartwatches or headphones, from September 4th.
The announcement came in an email apparently sent to some users, as reported by 9to5Google and shared in full on Reddit. The Verge has asked Google for confirmation that the email is accurate, and will update this story once we have it.
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