"Google wanted to remove Assistant from most Android phones by the end of 2025 and replace it with Gemini. But now the company has announced that it needs a bit more time to make its AI assistant the new default digital helper for most of its users. Google said that it's adjusting its previously announced timeline to "make sure [it delivers] a seamless transition" and that updates to convert Assistant to Gemini on Android devices will continue into the next year."
"Assistant's retirement was pretty much expected the moment Google launched Gemini and started giving it Assistant's capabilities, such as the ability to control smart devices connected to your phone. It launched the Pixel 9 Series with Gemini as the default assistant back in 2024. The company has also been putting Gemini in all of its products and previously said that it plans to upgrade all "tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches" with the AI-powered chatbot."
Google planned to replace Assistant with Gemini on most Android phones by the end of 2025 but has adjusted the timeline and will continue the transition into 2026. Updates to convert Assistant to Gemini on Android devices will roll out over the next year, with additional rollout details promised in the coming months and a possibility of extending past early 2026. Gemini already serves as the default assistant on the Pixel 9 Series and is being integrated across Google products. Eligible devices must run at least Android 10 and have a minimum of 2GB of RAM for the upgrade.
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