Google recently issued an important announcement announcing that it will gradually stop the services of the classic version of Google Assistant and plans to migrate all users to its latest AI assistant, Gemini. This decision marks a major transformation of Google in the voice assistant field, with the expected migration work in the next few months and plans to completely disable the classic version on mainstream mobile devices by the end of 2025. This move not only demonstrates Google's continued investment in artificial intelligence technology, but also reflects its strategic layout in the future smart assistant market.
Since its launch with the first Pixel phone in 2016, Google Assistant has been committed to providing users with intelligent services through natural language processing and voice recognition technologies. Its core features include controlling smart home devices, playing media content, and using third-party applications. The original design intention is to become "the world's most considerate digital assistant" and can even help users complete complex operations. Despite some success in the early stages, Google has gradually realized over time that the simple voice assistant function can no longer meet the growing needs of users and must be deeply integrated with more advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
To achieve this goal, Google launched Bard in March 2023 and announced in October of the same year that it would merge it with Google Assistant to form "Assistant with Bard". However, this naming caused confusion among users, and Google quickly adjusted its strategy and eventually renamed it to Gemini. With the launch of the new assistant, Gemini not only inherited the core features of Google Assistant, but also carried out multiple upgrades, gradually replacing the role of the classic assistant. The launch of Gemini marks Google's further exploration in the field of artificial intelligence, aiming to provide users with a smarter and more convenient interactive experience.
According to Google's plan, the migration will be prioritized for mobile phone users, and then gradually expanded to tablets, on-board systems and smart wearable devices. Although the classic version of Google Assistant will stop service, older devices will continue to maintain the normal use of existing features and users do not need to worry about the device being unavailable. By the end of 2024, Gemini will become the default assistant for Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones, when users can enjoy a more natural conversation experience and multitasking. This migration plan not only reflects Google's emphasis on user experience, but also demonstrates its leading position in artificial intelligence technology.
This move is not only an important step for Google to promote the development of artificial intelligence, but also provides users with a more powerful assistant experience. With the launch of Gemini, Google hopes to further improve users' interactions on smart devices and make their lives more convenient. In the future, Gemini is expected to become an indispensable smart assistant in users' daily lives, helping users complete various tasks more efficiently, thereby truly realizing the vision of "smart life".