If you have been a long-time fan of Google's Assistant, it is time to bid farewell to it as Gemini is now fully replacing the voice assistant after almost a decade.
Google Gemini Is Fully Replacing Assistant For Mobile Devices
The hands-free experience over at Google is getting a massive AI upgrade as the company has now announced that Gemini will replace Assistant. The company is now setting aside Assistant as the go-to hands-free mobile AI voice assistant as it pushes for Gemini to deliver the experience, complete with its multimodal AI capabilities.
Google said that Gemini will be able to deliver more "personal" experience for users, offering more capabilities than what Assistant has brought so far to the table.
The company has already begun its migration from Assistant to Gemini, and users will be able to see the changes over the coming months.
This massive change will focus on mobile devices first, particularly the Pixel smartphones and other devices that rely on Google Assistant, such as the likes of Xiaomi, Oppo, and OnePlus.
Moreover, users who have not yet downloaded the Google Assistant app will no longer be able to get it from the Play Store moving forward.
Farewell Assistant: Google Is in the Era of Generative AI
Google is already bidding its farewell to Assistant after a total of nine years since it was first released in 2016, with the company now diving deep into its era of generative AI. The gradual change will prioritize mobile devices for now, but it will then move on to other Android-powered devices like tablets and car infotainment devices.
Next, Google will also bring Gemini to replace Assistant on headphones or earbuds, as well as smartwatches via the Wear OS ecosystem. Additionally, the company is also working on integrating Gemini to replace Assistant on devices like smart TVs and other home devices like speakers, displays, and more.
During Gemini's debut in January 2024, Google Assistant has seen many features removed, which caused a significant backlash from the public. However, this marked the beginning of Assistant's end, as a new designated AI system in the form of Gemini is taking over.
