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Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4

Ars TechnicaPublished Aug 5, 2026

Google will retire its Assistant on Android devices starting September 4, 2026, transitioning users to the new Gemini AI assistant. This change also affects connected devices like smartwatches, headphones, and Android Auto cars.

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