Google Sets September 4 Deadline for Assistant Shutdown as Gemini Takes Over
Google will begin removing Google Assistant from Android phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto vehicles starting September 4, 2026. The company emailed existing users on August 4 confirming the timeline, with the rollout expected to take several weeks to reach all devices. Once removed, users will not be able to switch back to Assistant. Gemini, Google's AI-powered replacement, is now the default assistant experience on Android. The transition had been planned since at
1 min