It's time for a 'platform shift,' Google says. But only if you have a device that can run Gemini with more than 2GB of RAM and Android 10 or later.

Google has announced that it will replace Google Assistant with its new AI-powered assistant, Gemini, on Android devices later this year. Google Assistant, which debuted in 2016, has been a key part of Google's ecosystem for years.

Google has announced that Gemini will replace Google Assistant on most Android phones later in 2025. The switch will impact everything that runs Google Assistant—phones, tablets, cars, headphones, and even watches.