What is happening with the Google Assistant? [Video]

Google Assistant, launched in 2016, is effectively entering end-of-life after years of feature cuts and shrinking support across phones, smart displays, TVs, cars, and wearables.

Google is now steering users toward Gemini as the successor, marking a broader shift from the legacy voice-command model to an AI-first platform.

Some Assistant features have already been removed or reduced, including functions tied to devices like Google Home, Pixel, Fitbit, LG webOS TVs, and Pixel Watch.

The change affects millions of users and could leave some existing hardware with fewer features or weaker support.