Google Assistant to Be Discontinued on Android and Wear OS on September 6

The legacy Google Assistant will soon be retired for good as the company’s new Gemini chatbot is now ready to fill its shoes. 9to5Google reported yesterday that Google has started emailing Google Assistant users to warn them that the app will be “discontinued” on Android and Wear OS on September 4.

Google previously planned to have Gemini replace its legacy Assistant on Android devices last year, but this process has been delayed as Google has been developing separate Gemini experiences for different device types. There’s now a Gemini for Home assistant on connected speakers, as well as a new Gemini for Google TV for devices like the Google TV streamer. “We are committed to providing a smooth transition and are confident that Gemini will offer you an even more capable and helpful assistant experience,” Google said in the email.

For Android users still using the old Google Assistant, the mobile app will be removed after September 4, leaving Gemini as “the assistant experience” on Android. However, Google said in the email that the Assistant retirement process may take a few weeks to complete. “Once availability is removed, you will no longer be able to use or switch back to Google Assistant on your phone, tablet, or paired devices,” the company explained.

The legacy Google Assistant will also be retired on Wear OS smartwatches, headphones, and Android Auto after September 4. However, cars with Google built-in, which run the company’s automotive operating system directly without the need for a connected phone, will keep access to the Google Assistant beyond September 4, 2026.