Artificial Intelligence Assistant Experiences Seven Function Removals
Hopping onto the Next AI Wave: Google Assistant's Retirement and Gemini's Ascendancy
The writing's on the wall—Google Assistant, our trusty sidekick, is soon to be history. The cat's out of the bag, as they say, and the reason is none other than its successor, Gemini. Here's the snap on the current state and timeline of this transition:
Present Scenario
Google Assistant's Goodbyes: Google's been giving the boot to a few features in Google Assistant, including: - Kissing goodbye to voice commands for favorite media, sharing photos, and asking where and when snaps were taken. - Bye-bye to voice controls for changing photo frames and ambient screen settings. - Adios to interpreter mode for live translations; single-word translations still available. - Sayonara to birthday reminders in Routines. - Kindergarten drop-off announcements are a no-no. Go for custom Routines instead. - So long, old-school car accessories using Google Assistant via Bluetooth or AUX[1][3].
Enter Gemini: Gemini's been tiptoeing into the scene over the past year, with millions jumping into the deep end already. It offers a generative AI experience, but it's no Google Assistant in terms of slickness[2].
Timeline
Google Assistant Au Revoir: Google's planning to bid adieu to Google Assistant later this year, with Gemini primed to take the stage on most mobile devices by the end of 2025[2][3].Feature Reminder Nudges: Users will get notifications warning them when they try to use features that are being sent packing[1][3].No Firm Date: Google hasn't set a specific date for when these features will vanish, but users receive a heads-up when they test the affected features[3].
Targeted Devices
Mobile Makeover: Most mobile devices will get a Gemini overhaul by the end of 2025, meaning Google Assistant will vanish from them[2].Lagging Devices: Older devices low on horsepower might miss out on the Gemini party[2].Smart Speakers and Display Wipeout: Interpreter mode and Family Bell notifications will also vanish on these devices[1][3].
Workarounds forDisabled Features
Counter Measures: Users can set up custom Routines to cover for features like daily updates and birthday reminders[3].
The tech giant, Google, is set to transition from its current AI assistant, Google Assistant, towards the more generative AI experience, Gemini, by the end of 2025 on most Android devices. As Google Assistant begins to phase out, users will be given reminders when trying to use disabled features, but the exact withdrawal dates remain undetermined. Meanwhile, tech enthusiasts have been dipping their toes into the Gemini waters over the past year, but it hasn't quite matched Google Assistant's smooth operation.
