Google kills Assistant for 2B Android users
google will remove google assistant from android phones and wearables on september 4, forcing users to switch to gemini, effectively killing the legacy assistant.
google confirmed it will begin removing google assistant from android phones, tablets, and paired devices like smartwatches and headphones on september 4. users in supported regions will lose the ability to switch back, making gemini the exclusive assistant option. while android auto and google home devices are temporarily exempt, the change affects the vast majority of google's mobile user base. this transition completes google's shift from its traditional assistant to its newer genai model.