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Google Assistant's Android Retirement Date Confirmed

The company says Gemini understands the same voice commands as Google Assistant and also lets users speak more naturally to the AI. Google Assistant first launched in May 2016. Over the years, it ...

Google's no longer going to force everyone off Assistant by the end of the year

Google's work on transitioning mobile devices using the Google Assistant over to Gemini will now continue into 2026.
9to5Google

Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android in 2026

Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026.
Android Police

Fitbit's version of Google Assistant will 'stop working in the coming weeks'

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...
Android Authority

Android may soon recommend you use an 'optimized' voice assistant — here's what that really means

OEMs can now highlight specific digital assistants as “optimized” for their Android devices in the default app settings. Google says it created the feature at an OEM’s request so OEMs can ...
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Google hints at Assistant shutdown in ‘March 2026,’ but seemingly only on Android Auto

On a support page, Google is hinting that the end of Google Assistant is nearing, with the Gemini takeover apparently completing in March 2026 when Assistant will no longer be accessible… at ...