Google Assistant to Shut Down on September 4, 2026, Replaced by Gemini

On September 4, 2026, Google Assistant will be officially shut down and replaced by Gemini, Google’s AI-powered successor. This transition affects users of Android and Wear OS, as Gemini will take over functionalities previously managed by Google Assistant. The reliability of Gemini in handling simple everyday commands will be a critical test for Google’s AI strategy, as it shifts from a deterministic model to a probability-based large language model (LLM). This follows Google’s ongoing efforts to integrate AI advancements into its ecosystem, including the recent launch of Gemini Robotics ER 2 for enhanced robot collaboration. For developers, this change necessitates adaptation to the new AI framework for voice interactions on Android and Wear OS devices, potentially altering how applications integrate voice commands. The Decoder reported.