Google Assistant to be replaced by Gemini on Android
August 5, 2026
Google will officially remove access to Google Assistant on Android devices, including phones, tablets, and wearables, starting September 4th. The legacy assistant is being fully phased out in favor of Gemini.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou must migrate any integrations or dependencies from the legacy Assistant API to Gemini-based workflows.
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founderThe shift consolidates Google's agentic ecosystem around Gemini, changing how third-party services interact with Android users.