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Google Assistant will disappear from your phone next month
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TL;DR
- Google Assistant access will be removed from Android phones, tablets, and paired devices starting September 4th.
- Gemini will become the primary AI-enabled assistant for eligible devices.
- Paired devices like Wear OS smartwatches, headphones, earbuds, and Android Auto cars will lose Assistant access.
- Cars with Google built-in will retain Assistant access for now.
- Google Assistant will continue to be available on Google Home and Google TV devices.
- The end of Assistant for mobile devices was previously planned for 2025 but has been brought forward.