Google Assistant starts phasing out Sep 4; Gemini takes over 'Hey Google'

Google Assistant 下月起逐步退场，"Hey Google"将由谷歌 Gemini 接棒

Google emailed Android users that mobile Google Assistant will be phased out starting September 4, rolling out in batches over several weeks. Eligible devices will switch to Gemini as the default assistant—'Hey Google' and the power button will both invoke Gemini. Paired Wear OS watches and supported headphones will follow. Devices that don't meet Gemini's minimum specs or are in unsupported regions can keep Assistant temporarily until full retirement.

Why it matters: Google sets a hard date for Assistant's retirement, with Gemini taking over the mobile wake-word and trigger on September 4. The migration logic is concrete, not rumor. Score stays at 78 rather than higher because this is a product-line consolidation, not a new capability laun...