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Google Assistant (Classic)

Product killed · Replaced by AI · shut down January 1, 2025

Born: May 18, 2016
Died: January 1, 2025
Lifespan: 8y 7m
Cause of death: Replaced by AI
Killed by: Google Gemini
Type: App

Google's original AI assistant that lived in phones, speakers, and smart displays. After years of declining investment, Google began replacing it with Gemini-powered assistants, leaving the classic version to quietly fade away.

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Is Google Assistant (Classic) dead?

Yes. Google Assistant (Classic) was shut down on January 1, 2025, 8y 7m after its launch on May 18, 2016. The cause of death was replaced by ai; it was killed by Google Gemini. Classification: product killed. Details and the source are above.

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