Google has set a start date for removing Google Assistant from Android phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, and Android Auto, replacing it permanently with Gemini. Google has confirmed a firm start date for the retirement of Google Assistant on mobile devices, with the company set to begin removing access on September 4, 2026. The announcement came via emails sent to existing Assistant users, which was posted on Reddit by user u/KxgOEjg7GcQqQsKThe email states that Google Assistant is "being discontinued" and that Gemini is now "the assistant experience on Android." Cars with Google built-in will retain Google Assistant beyond September 4. Users whose devices do not meet Gemini's minimum requirements or who live in unsupported regions may continue using Google Assistant past the cutoff.