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Google is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini
Aisha Malik, TechCrunch, 2025
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- News report of Google's March 14, 2025 announcement that Gemini would replace Google Assistant on Android phones.
- How much weight it carries
- A reputable tech outlet quoting Google's own blog post. Schedules changed after the announcement, so check Google's help pages for the current state.
Facts taken from this source
- In March 2025 Google announced that it would replace Google Assistant on Android phones with Gemini, and that Assistant would no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available from app stores later that year.
“Google will replace Google Assistant on Android phones with Gemini later this year, the company announced on Friday.” (Opening paragraphs)