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Google to Shut Down Assistant on Android Phones in 2026
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…
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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.
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The loudest claims will likely portray this as either an instant crisis for every Android owner or a seamless upgrade for everyone. Neither is supported by the information available. The useful question is whether Gemini offers the same core controls on each affected phone, and when Google publishes its device list and regional rollout plan. Until then, users have no practical reason to change their routines.
Source: gadgets360.com
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