The Gemini switchover continues with many new devices gaining access to the AI chatbot set to replace Google Assistant. Google has now confirmed it will end support for Assistant on most mobile devices in March 2026.
A new support boxout on Android Auto’s help center says, “Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices.” It later says, “Google Assistant is still available for use until March 2026.”
It’s unclear if Google means support will cease on Feb. 28, 2026, or if it’ll share a more specific end date in the future. The wording was first spotted by Android leaker Assemble Debug.
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Back in March of this year, Google said it would end support for Assistant on mobile by the end of 2025. This new wording suggests Google is delaying its plans to remove Assistant by a few more months, but its reasoning to do so remains unclear.
Google continues to let you switch between Gemini and Assistant within the settings on an Android phone. Assistant also remains downloadable from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with the brand yet to confirm whether it will remove it from storefronts before the new deadline.
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Google plans to keep Assistant for select older mobile devices, but it’s unlikely to impact your phone. Google’s initial announcement said it would allow those running Android 9 software or earlier with less than 2GB of RAM to continue using the software.
It’s unclear if this is the end of Assistant compatibility on all of Google’s compatible devices, or whether this just refers to its mobile app and how it works with tools such as Android Auto. PCMag has asked Google for clarification on which devices are included, and we’ll share more when we hear back.
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