Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026.

On a support page, Google is hinting that the end of Google Assistant is nearing, with the Gemini takeover apparently completing in March 2026 when Assistant will no longer be accessible… at least on ...

For years, Google Assistant has been one of the default ways to interact with Google products. The voice-based assistant let you make calls, set up timers and alarms, and even take on a ton of other ...

Google continues to replace the Google Assistant brand with Gemini across more parts of the Android UI. The “Hey Google” setup flow now mentions Gemini instead of Google Assistant. The “Hey Google & ...

Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to launch Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging, positioning it as an SMS successor. This move by India's major telcos, including Reliance Jio and ...

Google has quietly confirmed a timeline for Google Assistant’s retirement. Introduced in 2016, the Google Assistant will likely breathe its last just before its 10th birthday. According to a banner on ...

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Gemini is now available for Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant. The auto version brings a voice assistant capable of natural conversations. You have three different ways to initiate Gemini in ...

Bharti Airtel finally seems set to join Reliance Jio and Vodafone-Idea to take on WhatsApp in India. According to a report in Economic Times, Airtel has joined forces with Google, after a year of ...

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Now, a new note on Android Auto’s help center says, "Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices," but adds that the "Google Assistant is still available for use until March 2026.” ...