Google Assistant's days are numbered. Google announced Friday that every one Android units are switching to Gemini as their default assistant and "the basic Google Assistant will not be accessible on most cellular units."
The corporate says it's working to transform extra cellular units from Google Assistant to Gemini in 2025, and plans on "upgrading tablets, automobiles and units that connect with your cellphone, comparable to headphones and watches" to the brand new AI assistant. That presumably consists of different platforms like iOS, as nicely. Whereas sensible dwelling units don't appear to be a spotlight at Google as of late, the corporate additionally reaffirmed plans to make use of Gemini to power a new experience on audio system, shows, and streaming bins.
The one approach to actually keep away from Google Assistant's retirement is to have a tool that doesn't meet Gemini's minimum system requirements: Operating not less than Android 10 and having not less than 2GB of RAM. Should you've obtained each, say goodbye to your previous assistant.
For these prepared to look, the writing has been on the wall for Google Assistant for some time now. Google launched its Pixel 9 line with Gemini as the default as a substitute of Google Assistant, a reasonably unhealthy signal contemplating Pixels operate as one massive Google way of life advert. The corporate has additionally intentionally tried to provide Gemini basic capabilities of Assistant over time, presumably to make this transition potential.
It's not clear when the change will occur, however it will make sense for any Android 16 system to make use of Gemini quite than final years mannequin.
This text initially appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-is-removing-assistant-from-most-phones-this-year-182700104.html?src=rss
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