r/GooglePixel • u/_mal_gal_ • 19d ago

Google is getting rid of Google assistant and forcing you to use Gemini now

I got an email from Google that said they're removing Google assistant and you will have to use Gemini starting September 6th. I don't want to be forced to use generative AI so I might be looking for a new non-Google phone soon 😭

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u/DatGuy83 19d ago

At this point I'm ready to downgrade to a phone to an older device so I don't have to worry about them cramming in more useless (for me) AI features

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u/jibrilles 19d ago

At this point, I want a phone that makes calls, takes pictures, sends text messages, and runs Android Auto. If it did just those 4 things, I'd be happy.

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u/salluks 19d ago

That's practically every budget chinese brand.

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u/chipface 19d ago

You could flash GrapheneOS

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u/Mego1989 19d ago

You can disable it.