# Google to Shut Down Assistant on Android Phones in 2026 2026-08-06T11:41:30+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Google has begun notifying users that Google Assistant will shut down on Android smartphones on 4 September 2026. The transition will take place gradually over several weeks, Gadgets 360 reports. Google had earlier announced that Gemini would replace Assistant on phones and across its wider ecosystem. Gemini will handle tasks including setting timers, answering questions and controlling smart home devices. It will also support music playback controls and actions from lock screens. Google has not yet explained which devices and regions are affected, or whether users must take any steps before the switch. ## Coverage - gadgets360.com Tags: Android, Gemini, Google, Google Assistant Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/google-plans-to-replace-assistant-with-gemini-on-android-phones-in-2026/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/google-plans-to-replace-assistant-with-gemini-on-android-phones-in-2026/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.