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Google Assistant Shutdown

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Aug 5, 2026, 3:30 PMArtificial Intelligence

Google Assistant Shutdown Starts September 4 as Gemini Takes Over Android

Google will begin retiring Assistant on Android phones September 4, shifting watches, headphones, and Android Auto users to Gemini over several weeks.

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