Google Assistant is about to deliver its final answer. The company has confirmed — directly to users by email — that Assistant on Android phones will begin shut...
Main Update
Google confirms Assistant on Android devices will be shut down starting September 4.
Impact
All Assistant users will be moved to Gemini, Google's AI-based replacement assistant.
Timeline
The initial plan was to retire Assistant in late 2025, but the service got a reprieve while Google strengthened Gemini.
Official Response
Google is notifying users by email that the shutdown begins September 4 and may take several weeks to complete.
Current Status
The shutdown process begins September 4; some users may keep Assistant access a bit longer.
What Next
Gemini becomes the sole assistant on Android as support for the older system is wound down.
Google Assistant is about to deliver its final answer. The company has confirmed — directly to users by email — that Assistant on Android phones will begin shutting down on September 4, ending its run as the default voice assistant on millions of devices. For users who have refused the move to Gemini, this is the final countdown.
September 4 marks the beginning of the end
Google's email to users confirms the date. Starting September 4, support for Assistant on Android devices will be wound down. The company notes the process could take several weeks, so the feature may not vanish for everyone on day one.
Google has signaled for months that Assistant's days were numbered. Now there is a concrete deadline.
