Android Authority

You don't have to use Google Assistant or Gemini anymore to enjoy Circle to Search

You can now use Circle to Search even when the Google app isn’t set as Android’s default digital assistant app. Previously, you had to set the Google app as the default assistant app in order to use ...
Neowin

Google will replace Google Assistant with the Gemini app later this year

Google is replacing its Google Assistant with the more advanced Gemini app later this year. Existing Google Assistant apps will be upgraded. Back in 2016, Google Assistant was launched for Android ...
9to5google

Google app removing Assistant settings on Android

Ahead of this year’s mobile deprecation, the Google app is no longer providing a link to Assistant settings. In recent weeks, we’ve noticed that Google app (version 16.12+) > top-right corner profile ...
Android Authority

Google finally addresses a pesky issue with Assistant's alarms feature

Google Assistant and Gemini now let you set alarms more than 24 hours in advance. Previously, the AI chatbots showed an error when asked to do so, and users had to ...
9to5google

Google Assistant branding is being phased out on Wear OS

The “Assistant” app on your Wear OS watch is getting updated today via the Google Play Store to version 1.18.x. There are no changes to Google Assistant, but the groundwork for Gemini is being laid ...