Google has announced plans to phase out Google Assistant on Android phones and replace it with Gemini by the end of this year.

In a recent blog post, Google revealed that it will be upgrading users from Google Assistant to Gemini over the coming months. As a result, Google Assistant will no longer be available on most mobile devices or downloadable from app stores later this year.

Furthermore, Google will be extending the Gemini upgrade to other devices, including tablets, cars, and accessories like headphones and watches that connect to users’ phones. The company is also introducing a new Gemini-powered experience for home devices such as speakers, displays, and TVs.

Google will provide more information about the transition in the next few months and has assured users that Google Assistant will continue to function on the aforementioned devices until then.

To ensure a smooth transition, Google has enhanced the Gemini user experience, particularly for users who rely heavily on Google Assistant features. For example, Gemini on Android devices now includes highly requested features like music playback, timer support, and the ability to perform actions directly from the lock screen.

The decision to replace Google Assistant with Gemini is not unexpected, given that Google’s latest Pixel 9 smartphone line comes with Gemini as the default virtual assistant. Google claims that Gemini offers more advanced capabilities than Google Assistant, including innovative tools like Gemini Live and Deep Research, which provide users with new ways to access information and assistance.