The Google Assistant was originally supposed to disappear by the end of 2025. But now Google has extended the deadline.
Google has revised its plans to turn off the digital assistant on Android devices. The Assistant was originally scheduled to be replaced by the new Gemini platform by the end of 2025. Now the company has announced that the deadline will be extended and the changeover will not be completed until 2026.
Google postpones Gemini changeover: Assistant remains available longer
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According to Android Authority, Google announced in March that Android smartphone users would no longer have a choice between Assistant and Gemini by the end of 2025. The new platform should be mandatory on all devices that meet the technical requirements. With the end of the year in sight, Google has now made an adjustment to the schedule.
The statement said: “We are adjusting our previously announced timeline to ensure a seamless transition and will continue to work to transition Assistant users on mobile devices to Gemini by 2026.” More detailed details on the next steps will be published in the coming months.
Assistant’s end date remains unclear
The rollout of Gemini has already begun, particularly for Google Home device users. The transition to Gemini for Android smartphones began months ago. However, according to Android Authority, Google wants to ensure that the new platform is optimized before the final launch.
Therefore, the company is giving itself more time to resolve any potential issues and ensure a smooth transition. Google has not yet given a specific new end date for the changeover.
5 facts about Gemini
- Gemini is an AI (Artificial Intelligence) from Google that is able to understand and generate text, images, code and other content.
- It was developed by Google DeepMind, Google’s AI research team.
- The AI was introduced in 2023 and is considered the successor to previous Google models such as Bard.
- There are different versions of Gemini, for example for smartphones, web applications or powerful servers.
- Gemini integrates with numerous Google products, including Google Search, Gmail, and Docs.
