Google has decided to silence its voice Assistant and replace it with the Gemini AI service. Assistant debuted in 2016 and offered what Google called a “conversational interface” that could “enjoy entertainment, manage everyday tasks, and get answers from Google”.

To broaden access, Google plans to upgrade more mobile users to Gemini over the coming months. By the end of this year, the classic Google Assistant will be removed from most mobile devices and app stores.

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.