What is happening with the Google Assistant?

Google Assistant is officially being phased out after more than a decade — and replaced by Gemini AI. But what does that actually mean for your phone, smart home, and daily routines? 👉 Is this an upgrade… or the end of simple, reliable tech? #GoogleAssistant #Gemini #AI #Android #SmartHome #TechNews Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/Join9to5Google Love podcasts? Try Pixelated: A 9to5Google Podcast - https://pca.st/nj4u Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/9to5G | Read full article ► https://9to5google.com/2026/04/16/what-is-happening-with-the-google-assistant-video/ FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate Want to sponsor the next 9to5Google video? Get in touch: [email protected] ## Follow us https://www.instagram.com/9to5google/ https://twitter.com/9to5Google/ https://facebook.com/9to5Google/ Damien: https://www.threads.net/@damienwildeyt Jordan: https://twitter.com/JordanInTheKnow 🎥 Other channels 🎥 https://youtube.com/9to5Mac/ https://youtube.com/electrekco/ https://youtube.com/9to5Toys/ https://youtube.com/dronedj/ Damien's favorite gear: - Panasonic Lumix S5 II X: https://amzn.to/3Vqce8E - Panasonic 85mm f1.8: https://amzn.to/3rkwHdQ - Sigma 28-70mm f2.8: https://amzn.to/4ahsoW2 - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3exGWGA - RODE NTG-3: https://amzn.to/3iidwNu Jordan's favorite gear: - Canon R8: https://amzn.to/3URdIIN - Canon RF 50mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/3UGwIti - Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3SIO6ej - MacBook Pro 14-inch: https://amzn.to/3I6ZDPA - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3wnmUu4 - NEEWER 72 Inch Tripod: https://amzn.to/49FZqP7 Timestamps -- 00:00 Google Assistant Is Ending 00:22 How Google Assistant Took Over 01:02 The Big Limitation (Why It Fell Behind) 01:42 Feature Cuts & Decline 02:29 What Features You’re Losing 03:14 User Trust Problems 04:39 Google’s Plan: Move to Gemini 05:19 Assistant Removed from Android 05:35 Chromebooks Switch to Gemini 06:30 Gemini vs Assistant (Productivity Shift) 06:52 Gemini in Cars – Safety Concerns 08:01 What Happens to Your Devices? 08:20 New Smart Home Future (Gemini AI) 08:55 Privacy Concerns Explained 09:10 Why Gemini Is the Future 09:27 Simple vs Smart: The Trade-Off 10:30 Final Thoughts & Your Opinion