Overview
- Google’s support pages, updated alongside Gemini’s release for Android Auto, state that Google Assistant remains available only until March 2026.
- During the transition, users can still choose between Assistant and Gemini, but that opt-out is expected to end as the cutoff approaches.
- Google says Gemini accepts the same control commands while offering stronger understanding of natural language, dialogue, and context.
- Coverage highlights bumpy behavior on some Google Home devices during the switch, with many users favoring the familiar Assistant experience.
- Reporting from WinFuture warns that Gemini’s higher hardware demands may slow responses or prevent use on older devices.