It’s the end of the line for Google Assistant as Gemini ascends to fully replace it – Chrome Unboxed
Join Chrome Unboxed PlusOur revamped membership community Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS NewsA Space for All Things Chrome, Google, and More!March 14, 2025 By Robby Payne View CommentsThe time has finally come to start saying your goodbyes to the Google Assistant. The past couple years have radically transformed things in the digital assistant and AI space, and it is clear that Google is all-in on Gemini moving forward. And that means Google is set to finally get down to one assistant on your phone, in your car, and on your other devices: and that assistant will be Gemini.The transition from Google Assistant to Gemini is already underway. Millions have already made the switch and experienced the new, AI-driven features of leveraging Gemini versus the Google Assistant on their phones. Google is now accelerating this transition, with plans to upgrade more mobile users to Gemini in the coming months. Later this year, the classic Google Assistant will be phased out on most mobile devices and removed from mobile app stores.This change will extend beyond smartphones, too. Tablets, cars, and connected devices like headphones and watches will also receive Gemini upgrades. Furthermore, a new Gemini-powered experience is coming to home devices, including speakers, displays, and TVs. While Google Assistant will continue to function on these home devices for the time being, the eventual shift to Gemini is 100% on the way. Google says more details regarding the transition will be shared in the coming months.Since Gemini really hit the scene, this point has felt somewhat inevitable. After all, Google can’t continue to have two voice assistants largely doing the same thing when one of them is clearly better at every single task. The Google Assistant was, in some ways, ahead of its time a bit. With the emergence of generative AI, however, task-oriented assistants aged quickly, and it seems there is no stopping the continued evolution of AI chatbots and services. From being better at understanding language to simply being more helpful in what feels like an infinite number of ways, Gemini is the tool Google needs to be putting in their hardware across the board. Still, it’s a bit sad to say goodbye. This feels like it marks a huge milestone in the Google story, and the Google Assistant has been a big part of things for us here at Chrome Unboxed over the years. I know the time has come for it to go away, but just like I feel with the ending of the Chromecast line, I’m just a tad bit nostalgic and sad. Introducing Chrome Unboxed Plus – our revamped membership community. Join today at just $2 / month to get access to our private Discord, exclusive giveaways, AMAs, an ad-free website, ad-free podcast experience and more.$2/mo. after 7-day free trialPay monthly to support our independent coverage and get access to exclusive benefits.$20/yr. after 7-day free trialPay yearly to support our independent coverage and get access to exclusive benefits.Click here to learn more and for membership FAQFiled Under: AI, Gemini, Google Assistant, News As the founder of Chrome Unboxed, Robby has been reviewing Chromebooks for over a decade. His passion for ChromeOS and the devices it runs on drives his relentless pursuit to find the best Chromebooks, best services, and best tips for those looking to adopt ChromeOS and those who’ve already made the switch.By Robby PayneMarch 14, 2025 By Robby PayneMarch 12, 2025 By Robby PayneMarch 11, 2025 By Robby PayneMarch 11, 2025 By Robby PayneMarch 4, 2025 More DealsBy Robby PayneNovember 28, 2024 By Robby PayneOctober 28, 2024 By Robby PayneOctober 19, 2024 By Robby PayneSeptember 19, 2024 By Robby PayneSeptember 11, 2024 More ReviewsBy Robby PayneMarch 11, 2024 By Robby PayneDecember 8, 2023 By Joseph HumphreyDecember 8, 2023 By Robby PayneNovember 29, 2023 By Robby PayneNovember 24, 2023 More GuidesTWITTER · FACEBOOK · INSTAGRAM · YOUTUBE · EMAIL · ABOUTCopyright © 2025 · Chrome Unboxed · Chrome is a registered trademark of Google Inc.We are participants in various affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites.PRIVACY POLICY
