Google will substitute Google Assistant on Android telephones with Gemini later this yr, the corporate introduced on Friday.

Google said in a blog post that it’ll improve extra customers from Google Assistant to Gemini “over the approaching months.” Later this yr, Assistant will not be accessible on most cell gadgets or obtainable from app shops.

“Moreover, we’ll be upgrading tablets, automobiles and gadgets that hook up with your telephone, resembling headphones and watches, to Gemini,” the corporate added. “We’re additionally bringing a brand new expertise, powered by Gemini, to house gadgets like audio system, shows and TVs.”

Google stated it’ll share extra particulars with customers within the subsequent few months, and that, till then, Assistant will proceed to function on the aforementioned gadgets.

Google notes it has labored to enhance the Gemini person expertise forward of the Assistant wind-down, particularly for customers counting on numerous Assistant features. For example, Google has added a number of extremely requested options to Gemini on Android gadgets, resembling the power to play music, help for timers, and an choice to take actions instantly from a person’s lock display screen.

The transfer to drop Assistant in favor of Gemini isn’t stunning, particularly contemplating Google launched its Pixel 9 smartphone line with Gemini because the default digital assistant. Google notes that Gemini has extra superior capabilities than Assistant (in principle, not less than), and gives new methods of getting assist and data on matters by way of instruments like Gemini Live and Deep Research.