The Switch From Google Assistant to Gemini on Android Devices Has Been Pushed Back to Next Year
Gemini replaces Google Assistant on Android—now delayed until 2026 for a smoother transition.
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The Switch From Google Assistant to Gemini on Android Devices Has Been Pushed Back to Next Year
Gemini Replaces Google Assistant Later Than Expected Google’s highly anticipated shift from Google Assistant to its next-gen AI, Gemini, on Android devices has hit a delay. Originally slated for completion by the end of 2025, the full transition will now stretch into 2026. If you’ve been wondering whether your phone will soon lose access to Google Assistant, the answer is: not just yet. The company confirmed the revised timeline this week, citing the need for a “seamless transition” as it integrates its most advanced AI across billions of devices. Credit: Shutterstock/Tada Images Why the Google Assistant to Gemini Switch Is Taking Longer Google’s original plan was ambitious: replace its long-standing Google Assistant with the smarter, more capable Gemini AI by December 2025. But as with any large-scale tech overhaul—especially one involving legacy hardware, diverse Android ecosystems, and deep integrations into daily routines—complexity has slowed things down. In a brief update shared with…
