Google is killing Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS starting September 4, 2026. Gemini takes over as the AI-powered successor on smartphones, tablets, watches, and in cars with Android Auto. Whether a probability-based LLM can match the reliability of its deterministic predecessor for simple everyday commands will be a real test for Google's AI strategy.

As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a September 4 date for Android phones.

It’ll be Gemini or nothing on Android from September 4th.

Google Assistant has reached the end of its journey.

Search giant has been pushing users towards its Gemini assistant