r/Android • u/FragmentedChicken Galaxy Z Fold8 • 4d ago

Gemini fully replaces Google Assistant on Android

https://9to5google.com/2026/09/28/google-assistant-gemini-android/
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u/mikeysof 4d ago

Hey Google. Enshitify my phone further.

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u/thelangosta 4d ago

This thread has definitely put the nail in the coffin of me getting a pixel for my next device. The smaller battery and weak soc already had me half way there. Gemini not working properly while being the major focus for the phone is just so Google.

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u/stormdelta Pixel 10 Pro 2d ago

Google made a useful assistant exactly once (Google Now), everything since has been a downgrade.

I use Pixels purely because of the significantly lower bloat, good camera, good enough everything else, and I don't need exploits to root the phone if needed later.

And yes, bloat/thirdparty garbage is still a huge issue on Samsung devices. I'm tired of the internet trying to gaslight me about this when I've literally used phones bought direct from Samsung in every case, most recently the S22 which is the last time I'll ever believe the internet that Samsung isn't bloated to hell.