Google Assistant’s final chapter on Android now has a date. Google will begin removing its long-running voice assistant from supported Android phones and tablets on September 4, 2026, completing its move to Gemini.

The change is not limited to phones. Google Assistant will also begin disappearing from connected Wear OS watches, compatible headphones and earbuds, and Android Auto when it is projected from a phone. Google says the rollout may take several weeks to reach everyone.

Gemini replaces Assistant on Android

Google has been moving users from Assistant to Gemini for more than a year, but September 4 marks the beginning of the permanent transition for remaining Assistant users. Gemini keeps the familiar assistant role on Android, including voice access through “Hey Google,” while adding a more conversational AI experience.

For Google, the switch makes sense: maintaining two competing assistants on the same platform was never going to last. For users, however, it means Gemini is no longer simply an option. It will be the assistant experience on supported devices.

Which devices are affected?

The distinction matters for anyone who uses Assistant across multiple screens. Your phone may move to Gemini in September while Assistant remains available on some home and in-car devices for now.

What should Assistant users do now?

If you have kept Google Assistant as your default, this is a good time to try Gemini before the forced change reaches your device. Check the tasks you use most often: calling or messaging people, controlling smart-home devices, starting navigation, setting timers, and managing music.

Gemini can handle many of the same everyday requests, but it is a different product with a different interface and behavior. Testing it early gives you time to decide whether its voice settings, connected apps, and permissions are set up the way you want.

Google’s Assistant-to-Gemini transition will start September 4 and continue over the following weeks. For the latest official context on Google’s broader migration plan, see Google’s Gemini announcement.

Ticwatch E2


The Ticwatch E2 is the cheaper of the two wearables, priced at $159. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform which should give it a performance boost of its predecessor which was powered by MediaTek chipsets.

5ATM water resistance, the ability to track swims, and TicMotion features which include automatic workout tracking and swim monitoring. You can purchase the Ticwatch E2 in black.




Ticwatch S2


The Ticwatch S2 is priced at $179, just $20 more than its sibling. You get the same Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform along with the 5ATM water resistance, the ability to track swims, and TicMotion features. Additionally, the Ticwatch S2 also comes with a US Military Standard 810G certification, meaning it can hold up to extreme temperatures and environments.

The Tickwatch S2 is available in both Midnight (black) and Glacier (white).

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The highlight will likely be Android P, with Google unveiling more details of their latest mobile operating system with the world. While we may not get in depth details, developers will get an idea of the general enhancements they can expect from the update, and likely a hint on the name Google will be picking for their latest dessert.

Google will also probably give some information to developers on Wear OS (formally Android Wear). Google's smartwatch platform is expected to receive several new features and enhancements, including an updates user interface and improved power efficiency.

The Google Assistant will also likely be highlighted during the keynote, discussing machine learning improvements, and enhancements to the artificial intelligence platform. Google has been focussed on competing in the smart home space, and we will likely learn more on how the company plans to do so.