GoKawiilGoogle removes Assistant switch option from Gemini app on Android phones
Google has begun phasing out Google Assistant on mobile devices, replacing it with Gemini. Users report that the 'Switch to Google Assistant' option has disappeared from the Gemini app's account menu, following a company email last month announcing the rollout would begin September 4.
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The removal confirms Google is following through on its stated timeline to sunset Assistant rather than simply offering Gemini as an alternative. Some users on Reddit say Assistant handled smart home controls, automation, and offline commands more reliably, suggesting the transition could create friction for people who relied on those specific features until Gemini matches that functionality.
- The option to switch back to Google Assistant is disappearing from the Gemini app for many users.
- The change follows Google's announcement last month of a phased Assistant shutdown starting September 4.
- Some users say Assistant outperformed Gemini on smart home controls, automation, and offline commands.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-29
Published there as: “Google has started killing Assistant on phones in favor of Gemini”
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