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Google Assistant to Be Discontinued on Android and Wear OS on September 6

· Paul Thurrott · Aug. 5, 2026, 9:31 a.m.

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Summary

Google Assistant is set to be discontinued on Android and Wear OS starting September 6, as confirmed by notifications sent to users. This change marks a significant shift in Google's virtual assistant offerings on these platforms.

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