Google announced Friday that the Google Assistant is no longer for this world.

The company plans to transition most Android devices to Gemini instead.

I did not, for instance, want to make the change initially.

Say goodbye to the Google Assistant. It’s all Gemini now, all the time.

Say goodbye to the Google Assistant. It’s all Gemini now, all the time.© Florence Ion / Gizmodo

Imtristeabout this, because this transition from the Google Assistant to Googles Gemini AIhas been messy.

Im thinking aboutmy precious donglebarely holding on in my old car.

Ive contacted Google and the manufacturers of these devices to see what they recommend.

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Who even has paper to hold down anymore?

Gemini didnt net the best results at the end of thatit made me cry a little out of frustration.

Digital assistants were always supposed to be more conversational, personal, and interactive.

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And now that Gemini has achieved it, Google is ready to roll it out.

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