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As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a September 4 date for Android phones.
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Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September
As expected, Google Assistant is going away in 2026, and the company just provided a September 4 date for Android phones.
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