Google Assistant to shut down on Android, Wear OS next month
After a decade of existence, Google is finally sunsetting Google Assistant in favor of Gemini.
Google's popular voice assistant, Google Assistant, will officially cease to exist on Android and Wear OS devices next month, September. This decision comes after years of anticipation, as the company has shifted its focus to its AI chatbot Gemini. Users will no longer be able to utilize or revert back to Google Assistant on their phones, tablets, or paired devices from September 4.
While the change might not be instantaneous for everyone, Google has assured users that it will take some time before the impact is felt globally. This marks the end of an era for Google Assistant, which was launched in 2016 as a competitor to Siri and Alexa. The company's decision to retire Google Assistant highlights its commitment to Gemini, but the specific timeline had not been disclosed until now.
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