Google kills Assistant on Android starting September 4, completing its Gemini bet

Google has confirmed that Google Assistant will stop working on Android and Wear OS starting September 4. This move completes the company's strategic bet on Gemini. The transition highlights significant challenges regarding tech shifts, specifically concerning user dependency on proprietary ecosystems and issues with data control. Users are now being advised on the necessary steps to take as the legacy service is shut down for good to make way for the new AI integration.