Google Assistant, an integral part of Android devices for nearly a decade now, is being phased out by Google. Google had indicated last year that it intends to phase out the Google Assistant in favor of its new artificial intelligence assistant called Gemini. This process has finally been initiated.

Several users in Reddit and X claim that Google has started sending email notifications regarding this matter. As per Google, the Google Assistant will soon be phased out on all Android phones starting September 4. The process will not happen at once, but will happen gradually within a few weeks for all eligible devices.

However, there will be one notable thing about this phaseout. Once the switch to Gemini happens, it will not be possible for anyone to switch back to Google Assistant anymore. This restriction will not only apply to phones but also to tablets, paired devices, and other eligible devices.

Google has clarified that Gemini will become the new default AI assistant on Android devices that support it. Users will then be able to activate Gemini by saying "Hey Google" or long-pressing the phone's power button, as before.

The company also stated that if Gemini is made the default assistant on a smartphone, the same assistant will automatically activate on connected Wear OS smartwatches, compatible headphones, and earphones.

In terms of features, Gemini offers almost all of the Google Assistant's common features. It makes it possible to set timers, get answers to questions, control smart home devices, and play music. Additionally, several new AI-based capabilities have been added to Gemini, which promises to provide a smarter and more useful experience. Users will be able to perform various tasks even from the lock screen.

Google Assistant was first launched in May 2016 and has been a part of the Android ecosystem and many Google products for nearly ten years. In March of last year, Google announced that Gemini would replace Google Assistant on future Android phones, tablets, smartwatches, cars, TVs, and other supported devices.

The initial plan was to completely shut down Google Assistant by March 2026, but for some unknown reason, the company extended this deadline. Meanwhile, Google has been continuously adding new AI features and capabilities to Gemini, and now it is taking the final steps towards making it the dominant digital assistant in its ecosystem.

Google Assistant, an integral part of Android devices for nearly a decade now, is being phased out by Google. Google had indicated last year that it intends to phase out the Google Assistant in favor of its new artificial intelligence assistant called Gemini. This process has finally been initiated.

Several users in Reddit and X claim that Google has started sending email notifications regarding this matter. As per Google, the Google Assistant will soon be phased out on all Android phones starting September 4. The process will not happen at once, but will happen gradually within a few weeks for all eligible devices.

However, there will be one notable thing about this phaseout. Once the switch to Gemini happens, it will not be possible for anyone to switch back to Google Assistant anymore. This restriction will not only apply to phones but also to tablets, paired devices, and other eligible devices.

Google has clarified that Gemini will become the new default AI assistant on Android devices that support it. Users will then be able to activate Gemini by saying "Hey Google" or long-pressing the phone's power button, as before.

The company also stated that if Gemini is made the default assistant on a smartphone, the same assistant will automatically activate on connected Wear OS smartwatches, compatible headphones, and earphones.

In terms of features, Gemini offers almost all of the Google Assistant's common features. It makes it possible to set timers, get answers to questions, control smart home devices, and play music. Additionally, several new AI-based capabilities have been added to Gemini, which promises to provide a smarter and more useful experience. Users will be able to perform various tasks even from the lock screen.

Google Assistant was first launched in May 2016 and has been a part of the Android ecosystem and many Google products for nearly ten years. In March of last year, Google announced that Gemini would replace Google Assistant on future Android phones, tablets, smartwatches, cars, TVs, and other supported devices.

The initial plan was to completely shut down Google Assistant by March 2026, but for some unknown reason, the company extended this deadline. Meanwhile, Google has been continuously adding new AI features and capabilities to Gemini, and now it is taking the final steps towards making it the dominant digital assistant in its ecosystem.