Google is gearing up to overhaul its digital assistant landscape as it announces the replacement of the beloved Google Assistant with Gemini later this year. But let’s face it—how did we end up here? Remember when Google Assistant felt like an all-knowing friend, helping us navigate our daily lives? Now it seems it’s time for a digital makeover, moving away from the familiar to embrace the new and improved. This change will impact a variety of devices—from mobile phones to tablets, cars, headphones, and even smart TVs. So, will Gemini be the spark we’ve been waiting for, or just another fleeting innovation in the tech cosmos? As we delve into the details of this transition, buckle up for a ride through what’s next for Google and how the Gemini experience might redefine our tech interactions. If you’re curious to find out more about this major shift, click here to LEARN MORE!
Google will be replacing Google Assistant with Gemini later this year, this is across mobile phones, tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches and even some TV-connected devices.
This comes as no surprise to most, because when Google launched Bard (the name Google used for Gemini early on), Google said it would bring Bard features to the Google Assistant. Then in early 2024, Google removed a ton of features on the Google Assistant.
Impacted devices. Google wrote, “Over the coming months, we’re upgrading more users on mobile devices from Google Assistant to Gemini; and later this year, the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads on mobile app stores.”
