I have to admit, it's been a bit of a beat since I used the previous 'Assistant' from Google. Once Gemini started creeping in, I made the jump and have enjoyed how its tendrils creep through more of my "googleyness" than in the past.
I assume that's been the case with most folks as Google is officially moving Assistant off of mobile devices in a couple weeks in favour of Gemini.
The email I got (see below) is stressing that this is just for your phone/tablet/watch experiences, as speakers and Chromecast/TV devices have their own pathways (but we've already switched those too, right?).
| We're writing to let you know that Google Assistant on your mobile device is being discontinued and Gemini—our next-generation AI-powered assistant—is now the Assistant experience on Android.1 |
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| What this means for your mobile device |
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| As we transition our mobile experience to Gemini, Google Assistant will no longer be available on your mobile device. We will begin removing access to Google Assistant starting on September 4 and expect this process may take a few weeks to reach everyone. Once availability is removed, you will no longer be able to use or switch back to Google Assistant on your phone, tablet or paired devices. |
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| If your Android device meets the minimum system requirements2 and you are in a region where Gemini is available,3 Gemini will be the Google-provided assistant on your mobile device. When you invoke your assistant, for example, by saying “Hey Google” or long-pressing your power button, Gemini will appear instead of the previous Google Assistant. |
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| Changes to accessories and paired devices |
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| When you set Gemini as your mobile device assistant, it also becomes the assistant on devices that are paired with your mobile phone. This includes: |
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| • | Headphones or earbuds compatible with Gemini |
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| • | Vehicles running Android Auto projected from a user's mobile device. For cars with Google built in, Google Assistant will continue to function beyond September 4, 2026. |
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| Like your mobile device, starting September 4, users will lose the ability to use Google Assistant on these paired devices. |
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| Google Assistant on other devices |
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| These changes are only for the assistant experience on your mobile device and accessories that pair to your phone, like watches, headphones and car infotainment systems. |
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| Next steps and more information |
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| We are committed to providing a smooth transition and are confident that Gemini will offer you an even more capable and helpful assistant experience. |
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| Thank you for being a valued Google user, |
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