Gemini fully replaces Google Assistant on Android

9to5Google says the mobile phaseout of Google Assistant began in early September and now appears to be rolling out widely.

Gemini fully replaces Google Assistant on Android

9to5Google says the mobile phaseout of Google Assistant began in early September and now appears to be rolling out widely.

Gemini app begins rolling out a simpler side panel and redesigned settings

On September 28, 2026, 9to5Google reported that a Gemini app update was beginning to roll out on Android and iOS, with a simpler side panel and redesigned settings.

The ‘Googlebook’ name and Google Search’s apparent take on it

9to5Google calls the new platform’s name weird and says even Google Search seems to agree it wasn’t a good choice.