The Google Assistant Android app is now Gemini by default
www.androidauthority.com
Google is now changing Assistant to Gemini by default when you download the Assistant app from the Play Store or update it.

This means:

  • Downloading or updating the Assistant app now gives you Gemini instead.
  • You can switch back to Assistant in the Gemini app settings.
  • This might be Google’s first step towards replacing Assistant completely with Gemini.
  • Some users are unaware of the switch and see two Gemini apps on their phones.

Overall, this may suggest Google is phasing out Assistant and transitioning users to the newer Gemini AI technology.

  • JackGreenEarthEnglish
    161·
    4 months ago

    But you can install any map app you like? There are plenty of legitimate reasons to not use an iPhone, but that’s not one of them.

    • brbposting@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      101·
      4 months ago

      Can install, but can’t default them.

      Also a slightly degraded experience compared to the OEM app.

    • hitmyspot@aussie.zoneEnglish
      1·
      4 months ago

      It wasn’t the app. It was the idea that rather than continue to default to a good app, they would default to their own poorer product, attempting to force it on consumers. I knew it would only get worse from there. No regrets. It’s just unfortunate that android continues to be further locked down too. It used to be more open and customisable.

      • JackGreenEarthEnglish
        2·
        4 months ago

        On the old Nexus phones, didn’t you have to sign into Google to even use the device? At least that’s better now.