US EditionThe Switch From Google Assistant to Gemini on Android Devices Has Been Pushed Back to Next Year
Google postponed upgrading most Android mobile users from Google Assistant to Gemini until 2026 to ensure a smooth transition amid technical challenges with smart home devices.
- On Friday, Google said it will continue upgrading Google Assistant users to Gemini on Android phones and tablets into 2026, delaying plans to replace Assistant this year.
- Google says the timeline was adjusted to ensure a seamless transition after technical difficulties with smart home devices and holiday season disruption.
- Gemini is already on Wear OS and rolling to Google TV and Android Auto, with the Pixel 9 Series defaulting to Gemini and Pixel 10 shipping only Gemini, while older Android devices can run both assistants on a rolling migration.
- When the migration is complete, Google Assistant will stop working on Android phones and tablets, and the standalone iOS app will go away, with users able to opt out of AI training, Google says.
- More rollout details will be released in the coming months, with Gemini expected as default on Android Auto by March 2026 and smart home gadgets eligible back 10 years.
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