The Latest Breaking News from Google Assistant

Google Assistant dies in September: what you need to know and how to switch to Gemini

Starting in September, Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 5

Google Assistant will shut down for good on Android and Wear OS in September — here's what you need to do next

Google has confirmed that Google Assistant will stop working on Android and Wear OS in the near future.

TechRadar · Aug 5

These 5 overlooked Google Clock app features helped me quit bedtime doomscrolling to get more sleep

Research shows that one hour of screentime in bed increases your risk of insomnia by 59%. The Google Clock app acts as a hub for 5 key features that fixed my bedtime doomscrolling habit to help me get more sleep.

Tom’s Guide · May 5

Gemini continues pushing out Google Assistant in a steady rebrand effort

Google is pushing Gemini in more places, wiping the old Assistant branding right out of the Android UI.

Android Central · Nov 24, 2025

I tested the new Gemini app on my Galaxy Watch 8, and it's close to excellent

Gemini has already surpassed Google Assistant on Android watches for understanding and acting on your commands. Now it just needs some fine-tuning.

Android Central · Jul 16, 2025

Gemini on Android can now identify songs — but there’s a catch

Google’s Gemini chatbot can now identify songs on Android — but it’s not as seamless as Google Assistant.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 20, 2025

Google officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024

Google Assistant is slowly being cast aside in favor of Gemini, and many features are gone forever as part of the move.

Android Central · Apr 25, 2025

Google Pixel 9a review live — test results, camera samples and iPhone 16e comparisons

Get to know more about Google's latest budget phone

Tom’s Guide · Apr 10, 2025

A Google Assistant bug seems to be causing some users to miss alarms and calls on Android

Users are reporting that Do Not Disturb isn't correctly set through Google Assistant on Android phones.

TechRadar · Apr 5, 2025

The switch from Google Assistant to Gemini might kill Nest speakers and displays

Google Nest products have historically been low-powered, affordable smart home devices. If Google Assistant is ditched for Gemini, they'll be changed forever.

Android Central · Mar 21, 2025