Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android in 2026
Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for…
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Google hints at Assistant shutdown in ‘March 2026,’ but seemingly only on Android Auto
On a support page, Google is hinting that the end of Google Assistant is nearing, with the Gemini takeover apparently…
Gemini for Home update already working on some third-party Google Assistant speakers
In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, Google’s big Gemini for Home voice assistant update doesn’t just work on Nest…
Verizon is shutting down its car accessory that doubled as a Google Assistant speaker and hotspot
Verizon has announced that Hum, a cellular-connected car accessory that included Google Assistant support, is shutting down later this year.
Google Home app adds ‘Voice assistant experiments’ setting for Gemini
We didn’t get a real update about Gemini on smart speakers and display at I/O 2025 last week, but Google…
Gemini colors come to Nest Audio testing ‘Google Assistant’ upgrade
Since December, Google has been testing a Gemini-powered upgrade for Assistant on some Nest speakers. The Nest Audio is now…
Google Assistant ‘Driving Mode’ in Maps for Android has disappeared
In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent…
Google confirms removal of Assistant ‘Driving Mode’
Google has officially confirmed that the Assistant “Driving Mode” bar that appears at the bottom of Google Maps navigation on…
Google app removing Assistant settings on Android
Ahead of this year’s mobile deprecation, the Google app is no longer providing a link to Assistant settings.
Google is shutting down Assistant on Fitbit smartwatches
Google Assistant launched on the Sense and Versa smartwatches in 2020. Now, it’s shutting down.
Gemini will come to Wear OS as an app update [APK Insight]
Google confirmed that Gemini was replacing Assistant on watches last month. Gemini should arrive on Wear OS as a straightforward…
Gboard’s Assistant voice typing on Pixel becomes ‘Advanced features’
The Google Assistant wind down on mobile continues with Gboard rebranding “Assistant voice typing” on the Pixel to just “Advanced…
LG TVs will lose the Google Assistant on May 1
Some months after confirming that upcoming LG smart TVs will get access to Copilot in the coming months, it appears…
Android Auto ditches Assistant mic icon for some with Gemini around the corner
It’s no secret that Gemini is coming to Android Auto soon, but it’s not here just yet. Ahead of the…
Android Auto 14.0 starts rolling out, prepares to replace Assistant with Gemini
It’s no secret that Google is planning to bring Gemini to Android Auto and, while that’s still not live, Android…
Google Assistant losing 7 more features across Android, Nest Hub/speakers
On Friday, we learned that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Android phones. At the same time, Google quietly announced…
Gemini replacing Google Assistant on Chromebooks
Following the Android announcement last week, Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Chromebooks.
Gemini replacing Google Assistant on Android phones later in 2025
Just over a year after its launch and various feature parity updates, Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on…
At a Glance widget will tell you ‘About this content’
Before the big redesign that we’ve previously enabled, At a Glance is getting an “About this content” section.
Redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget rolling out to all Android phones
Android is rolling out its quarterly drop of new features today, with a redesign of the Assistant At a Glance…
Galaxy Watch 4 owners hit with battery drain, unpairing issues after Google Assistant launch
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 got a huge boost earlier this month as Google Assistant finally arrived, but it seems that…
Google removing third-party Assistant voice apps and Nest Hub games amid Android focus
All of Google’s major consumer platforms, like Android and ChromeOS, allow for third-party developers. In the case of Assistant, Google…
Google Assistant adds settings for ‘Your vehicles’ parking feature
Back in March, Google introduced the ability to pay for public parking with your voice. As part of this feature,…
Google Assistant can remind people to change their alarms before holidays
With the March Feature Drop, Google announced that the Pixel’s At a Glance widget can deliver “reminders to turn off…