Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe full transition is expected to take several weeks (AFP/Getty)Google is discontinuing its Assistant app on Android devices, replacing it with Gemini, its next-generation AI-powered assistant. Users are being notified that access to Google Assistant will begin to be removed from 4 September, with the full transition expected to take several weeks. Once the change is implemented, functions like long-pressing the power button or saying 'Hey Google' will activate Gemini instead of the former Assistant. This transition will also affect other devices paired with Android phones, such as smartwatches and earphones. Gemini is designed to perform the same tasks as Assistant but leverages more advanced AI technology, allowing for more natural user interaction. In fullGoogle is replacing one of its most popular appsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Google Assistant is being replaced – here’s what to know
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe full transition is expected to take several weeks (AFP/Getty)Google is discontinuing its Assistant app on Android devices, replacing it with Gemini, its next-generation AI-powered assistant. Users are being notified that access to Google Assistant will begin to be removed from 4 September, with the full transition expected to take several weeks. Once the change is implemented, functions like long-pressing the power button or saying 'Hey Google' will activate Gemini instead of the former Assistant. This transition will also affect other devices paired with Android phones, such as smartwatches and earphones. Gemini is designed to perform the same tasks as Assistant but leverages more advanced AI technology, allowing for more natural user interaction. In fullGoogle is replacing one of its most popular appsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
