Google is completing the removing Google Assistant from supported Android smartphones. The process began in early September and now appears to have reached an advanced stage.
Meanwhile, Google continues to update its assistant which, with the latest version released, is now capable of connect to new third-party appsincreasingly becoming the “protagonist” of the operating system.
A handover
As highlighted by 9to5Google, in fact, the“Switch to Google Assistant” option is no longer present in the Gemini app account menu.
The rumor should be eliminated with the latest versions of the Google app (17.60 stable and 17.62 beta) even if there is no official confirmation on the matter.
The process is ongoing and is expected to be completed shortly. Google’s goal is clear: Gemini will increasingly be a point of reference for all Android users.
Smartphones and tablets with Android operating system will be able to count exclusively on Gemini. Google Assistant therefore represents the past of the operating system.
This news also concerns the accessories that connect to the smartphonesuch as smartwatches and Android Auto. For now, however, smart speakers and smart displays continue to support Assistant.
The role of Gemini is now clear and Google continues to invest in the artificial intelligence sector with the aim of developing increasingly useful services for users and increasingly integrated into its ecosystem, as also confirmed by the recent launch of Googlebooksstrongly linked to the use of Gemini and AI functions.
