Google Extends Timeline for Replacing Google Assistant on Android with Gemini
Google has announced a delay in fully replacing Google Assistant with its new AI platform, Gemini, on Android devices. The tech company now plans to continue updating Google Assistant on Android throughout 2026, instead of completing the transition by the end of 2025 as initially anticipated.
Originally intended to phase out Google Assistant in favor of Gemini by late 2025, the extended timeline allows more time for improvements and integration of Gemini’s advanced capabilities. This move indicates a gradual rollout rather than an immediate switch, ensuring Android users still receive ongoing support and updates with the existing assistant during the transition period.
The prolonged upgrade schedule reflects Google’s cautious approach to integrating Gemini’s new features on a wide scale. Users can expect continued enhancements to Google Assistant over the next year and beyond, maintaining functionality while Gemini development progresses.
This revised timeline provides additional time for both developers and users to adapt, suggesting a more measured deployment of Gemini across Android devices in the coming years.