Google prepares to scrub Assistant in favor of Gemini from even more settings

Google is replacing Assistant with Gemini in the "Hey Google" and "Voice Match" setup flow, as spotted in the latest Google ...

An era of Android is ending: Google Assistant gets its sunset timeline

Google Assistant's retirement timeline is officially set. Introduced in 2016, Google will sunset Assistant just before its ...
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Assistant is fading fast as Google’s menus make Gemini the default brain

Google is swapping out Assistant labels for Gemini all over the Android interface.

Google just gave Android Auto its most important update yet - and we tested it on the road

Google just gave Android Auto its most significant update yet - and we tested it on the road ...
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‘Hey Google, Are There Budget-Friendly Restaurants Nearby?’ Google Maps Now Goes Hands-Free With Gemini AI

Google Maps has started rolling out Gemini as its new AI assistant, replacing Google Assistant across all navigation modes. Users can now access smarter, more conversational voice commands for ...

Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto

The phrasing strongly implies that, at least in the context of Android Auto, Google Assistant is living on borrowed time and ...

Google Maps brings Gemini assistant to all navigation modes, adds conversational routing and app actions

Google Maps is rolling out its full Gemini assistant for navigation across driving, walking, cycling and public transport.

“Hey Google, did you upgrade your AI in my Android Auto?”

Going forward, “Hey Google” will fire up Gemini, as long as it’s running on the Android device being cast to the car’s ...