"The company hasn't made any sort of official announcement, but a "Talk to Gemini or Google Assistant" support page for Android Auto (which just got one of its biggest updates ever) was recently updated to include a sentence that says, "Google Assistant is still available for use until March 2026." The message goes on to say, "Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices.""
"While this warning appears on a support page for Android Auto, I couldn't find it across any other Google page. This means it's possible the March 2026 deadline is only for the Android Auto version and other Google products like Android phones and Google TV (which just got Gemini) will have a different deadline. According to Android Authority though, the latest version of the Google app (version 16.46.61) includes code that removes Google Assistant wording in favor of Gemini,"
A support page for Android Auto lists Google Assistant as available only until March 2026 and states that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices. Gemini will accept the same commands as Assistant while also allowing users to speak naturally. The March 2026 date currently appears on the Android Auto support page and may apply only to that product, leaving Android phones and Google TV potentially different. Code in the Google app (version 16.46.61) removes Google Assistant wording in favor of Gemini, an observation that suggests a broader rollout. Google has been contacted for clarification.
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