Google Assistant app

Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant developed by Google. Launched in 2016, it was initially a conversational experience integrated into Google's messaging app Allo and the Google Nest smart speaker. It has since evolved into a standalone application available on Android, iOS, and a myriad of smart home and wearable devices.

The software is primarily developed by Google in the United States, utilizing global engineering teams. As an application, it is distributed and maintained through digital storefronts like the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. In recent years, Google has begun transitioning the core functionality of its assistant services to Gemini, a more advanced generative AI model, though the original Google Assistant app continues to be supported for various tasks and smart home integrations as of 2026.