Google Assistant’s days have been numbered for a while, but the company has now settled on a date to retire its pre-AI assistant robot. In an email being sent out to users, Google confirms that Assistant on Android devices will be shut down starting on September 4, forcing everyone over to Gemini. The initial plan was to retire Assistant in late 2025, but the service got a brief reprieve as Google shored up some aspects of Gemini. So those stubbornly clinging to Assistant may still be able to use it a bit longer before the option disappears. By ending Assistant on mobile devices, Google is also killing it on myriad other gadgets that connect to your phone for smart features.