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Google Assistant Remains Until Next Year, Delaying Gemini Replacement Plans for End of 2025

Google Assistant is reportedly being sunsetted this year, but the company is delaying its plans to discontinue its iconic AI-powered companion on smart devices, with the removal now expected to occur ...
The Verge

Gemini isn’t replacing Google Assistant on Android just yet

Google’s timeline for switching devices to Gemini now lands in 2026. Google’s timeline for switching devices to Gemini now lands in 2026. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, ...
CBS News

Ask A Doc: Physician Assistant Staci Hodge talks virtual healthcare options

Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health. Staci Hodge is a physician assistant who runs the Center for Virtual Health at LifeBridge Health. In this ASK A DOC, Hodge discusses virtual healthcare ...
WKYC3

Akron police implement AI-powered assistant for non-emergency calls known as 'Ava': Here's how it works

AKRON, Ohio — Citing an effort “to continue enhancing the services we provide to the community,” the Akron Police Department announced Monday that it’s implementing a new AI-powered system “designed ...
USA Today

Grok AI in Tesla cars could be a recipe for disaster

Several automakers including Tesla are integrating AI assistants into vehicle software. AI assistants have proven to be imperfect and arguably problematic for some users in 2025. Looking forward to ...
techtimes

Google Assistant Tips: Master Voice Commands on Android and Unlock Useful AI Features

Learn about useful Google Assistant tips to master voice commands Android, boost productivity, and explore advanced AI features on Android for a seamless hands-free experience. Pixabay, deepanker70 ...
Business Wire

Elevance Health Expands Virtual Assistant to Help Members Navigate Healthcare with Confidence

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevance Health announced today that it expanded access of its Virtual Assistant, a digital experience designed to help members easily access information, understand ...
ZDNet

Google just set an official end date for Assistant - but there's a way you can keep it

An official support page places a March 2026 sunset for Assistant. Gemini is replacing Assistant across almost all devices. Code in the latest Google app also points to the change. It's been known for ...
9to5google

Google hints at Assistant shutdown in ‘March 2026,’ but seemingly only on Android Auto

On a support page, Google is hinting that the end of Google Assistant is nearing, with the Gemini takeover apparently completing in March 2026 when Assistant will no longer be accessible… at least on ...
Android Authority

An era of Android is ending: Google Assistant gets its sunset timeline

Google has quietly confirmed a timeline for Google Assistant’s retirement. Introduced in 2016, the Google Assistant will likely breathe its last just before its 10th birthday. According to a banner on ...
MacRumors

iOS 26.2 Will Let Some iPhone Users Replace Siri With a Third-Party Assistant [Updated]

In iOS 26.2 beta 3, Apple is laying the groundwork for a future option that will let iPhone users in Japan choose a different default voice assistant. Right now, a press and hold gesture on the Side ...
Macworld

Apple may finally let users switch from Siri to another voice assistant

Update November 18: The feature is limited to iPhones in Japan for the time being. Apple has just released the third beta of iOS 26.2 as it eyes a likely December release. The update isn’t a huge one, ...