However, using this app comes at a cost: Google Assistant. As we reported yesterday, there are still a number of things Gemini can't do that Google Assistant could on Android smartphones and tablets.

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

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 ...

Usually, it's the Google Assistant with system-wide availability in Android, but that's not special home cooking from Google—it all happens via public APIs that technically any app can plug into.

If you install the new Gemini Android app on your phone, you'll be left with a tough choice: use Gemini or use Assistant. You can't use both.

According to code within the app, ChatGPT may soon support being an assistant app on Android, replacing Google Assistant.

Summary Google rebranded Bard to Gemini and renamed other AI services to Gemini as well. Gemini can replace Assistant on Android phones and can be set as the default voice assistant.

With so many users disappointed with Google Assistant on Android Auto, news that ChatGPT could become the default assistant on Android was certainly intriguing.

These enhancements collectively underscore Android Studio’s commitment to providing developers with powerful tools, making the app development journey more intuitive, efficient, and feature-rich.