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Google Begins Phasing Out Google Assistant in Favor of AI Gemini
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First reported by Now 14 · 19 hours ago
What happened
Google is replacing its Google Assistant voice service with the advanced AI system Gemini, starting September 4, affecting multiple devices and changing user interactions.
- 01Google is phasing out Google Assistant starting September 4 in favor of the AI system Gemini.
- 02The transition affects smartphones, tablets, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto devices.
- 03Google Assistant will remain active in cars with built-in Google systems for now.
- 04Gemini will later expand to Google TV, smart speakers, and Google Home devices without a set timeline.
- 05Users can temporarily revert to Google Assistant via Gemini app, but this will end after the transition.
- 06The transition was delayed to give users time to adapt to the new system.
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