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Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4
Assistant will disappear, leaving only Gemini for voice control in the coming weeks.
TL;DR
- Google Assistant on Android devices will be shut down starting September 4, 2024.
- Users will be forced to switch to Gemini for voice control.
- The shutdown affects phones, smartwatches, headphones, and cars with Android Auto.
- Most Google smart home devices have already transitioned to Gemini.
- Android-powered TVs, set-top boxes, and vehicles with Google built-in will transition later, with no specific date yet.
- Some users may get a reprieve if their older devices don't meet Gemini's specifications or if they are in unsupported regions.
- Gemini is described as more powerful but potentially more confounding than the predictable Assistant.
- The full email about the shutdown can be found on Reddit.