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The Gemini switchover continues with many new devices swapping the Google Assistant for the AI chatbot. However, Google will not end support for the Assistant until March 2026.
In March, Google said it would end support for Assistant on mobile by the end of 2025. Now, a new note on Android Auto’s help center says, "Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices," but adds that the "Google Assistant is still available for use until March 2026.”
It's unclear if support will cease on Feb. 28, 2026, or if Google will share a more specific end date in the future. We reached out to Google for comment. The wording was first spotted by Android leaker Assemble Debug.
Google continues to let you switch between Gemini and Assistant on an Android phone. The Assistant is also still available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Google plans to keep the Assistant alive for select older mobile devices running Android 9 software or earlier with less than 2GB of RAM, which probably isn't a huge group.
In early October, Google said Gemini would replace the Google Assistant in the company’s smart speakers and smart displays.