Today, Friday, September 4, 2026, the “X-Day” has finally arrived.
As Google announced in early August 2026, the smart assistant service “Google Assistant” is shutting down.
And it is transitioning completely to the Google AI “Gemini”.
Today, Friday, September 4, 2026, the “X-Day” has finally arrived.
As Google announced in early August 2026, the smart assistant service “Google Assistant” is shutting down. At the same time, it is making a complete transition to the Google AI “Gemini”.
That being said, starting today, Friday, September 4, 2026, access to “Google Assistant” on Android, Wear OS, Gemini-compatible headphones, and other devices will be phased out over the course of several weeks, gradually consolidating into “Gemini.” However, Google Assistant will continue to be available in some capacities on vehicles with Google built-in.