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Google to replace Google Assistant with Gemini starting September 2026
The Decoder Google will shut down Google Assistant starting September 2026 as Gemini takes over on Android and Wear OS
Google announced it will shut down Google Assistant on mobile devices, tablets, and smartwatches, fully replacing it with its Gemini AI model.
Why it matters
Android and Wear OS users will transition to a more conversational AI assistant, though it may initially lack some of the older tool's reliability.
Latest brief · Aug 5, 2026