# Google Assistant Is Going Away: What Millions of Android Users Need to Know

_Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

![Google Assistant Is Going Away: What Millions of Android Users Need to Know — Primary](https://assets.techrepublic.com/uploads/2026/08/google-assistant.jpg?f=jpeg)

Google Assistant is being discontinued on Android devices starting Sept. 4 2026 as Google moves users to Gemini as the default AI assistant experience.

Google said the removal process may take several weeks to reach all users. Once the transition reaches a device users will no longer be able to use Google Assistant or switch back to it on their phones tablets or connected devices. The change affects Android phones and tablets Wear OS watches compatible headphones and earbuds and vehicles using Android Auto through a phone connection.

## Sources

- [TechRepublic](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-assistant-shutdown-android-gemini/)

---
Canonical: https://techandbusiness.org/newswire/ZFHYcbPTjKHOcoYDmWw1rm
Retrieved: 2026-08-07T15:18:37.425Z
Publisher: Tech & Business (techandbusiness.org)