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Google Begins Phasing Out Google Assistant in Favor of AI Gemini

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By חיים בלוי

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 5, 2026

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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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Google Begins Phasing Out Google Assistant in Favor of AI Gemini
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Google to Replace Its Longstanding Voice Assistant with AI Gemini by 2026

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