# Google will shut down Google Assistant starting September 2026 as Gemini takes over on Android and Wear OS

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/google-will-shut-down-google-assistant-starting-september-2026-as-gemini-takes-over-on-android-and-wear-os/>
> Published: 2026-08-05 17:59:38+00:00

Google is killing Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS starting September 4, 2026. Gemini takes over as the AI-powered successor on smartphones, tablets, watches, and in cars with Android Auto. Whether a probability-based LLM can match the reliability of its deterministic predecessor for simple everyday commands will be a real test for Google's AI strategy.

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