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Google to replace Assistant with Gemini on Android and Wear OS
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Event date ·Main source · Heise Online
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Google
Global
September 4, 2026
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Google Assistant will be discontinued on Android and Wear OS devices starting September 4, 2026.
Gemini will become the default personal assistant for all mobile devices.
Vehicles with pre-installed Google Assistant are exempt from this change.
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