Google launches task automation for Gemini on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, enabling Gemini to autonomously perform tasks using apps like Uber and DoorDash

Gemini's in the driver's seat. … Google's Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant.

The Verge 2026-02-26 Allison Johnson

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@android @android on x
Your “usual” is now just a tap away. ☕️🍕Starting as a beta feature, Gemini can assist you with tasks across select rideshare and food apps. Just ask Gemini to handle your grocery cart, food delivery, or ride home. Gemini does the work, but you're in control 🪄 [video]
@geminiapp @geminiapp on x
Launching soon as a beta feature in the Gemini app for #Pixel10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S26 series, you can offload multi-step tasks directly to Gemini. Simply long-press the power button and ask Gemini to help book you a ride home or reorder your last meal. Gemini [ima…
@samsungmobile @samsungmobile on x
@ssamat We are thrilled to partner with the @Android team to make technology work in a way that feels like magic ✨ #GalaxyS26Ultra
@google @google on x
Today at Galaxy Unpacked, we shared our newest AI features on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series that help you tackle everyday tasks, find the perfect look and detect scams. See what's new: 🪄Offload everyday multi-step tasks to Gemini with a new beta feature in the @GeminiApp on
@sundarpichai Sundar Pichai on x
Tons of new AI-powered @Android features announced @SamsungMobile Unpacked, including Gemini automations, smarter Circle to Search, scam detection and more.
@doordash @doordash on x
This early preview will launch as a beta feature in the Gemini app, available on the S26. Order groceries or a meal on DoorDash, all while still using your phone.
@turboshawn.com Shawn McDowell on bluesky
Alrighty, let's go see what's happening over in Samsung lan- — Oh. Okay then. [image]
r/technews r on reddit
Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26
r/Android r on reddit
Let Gemini handle your multi-step daily tasks on Android
@ssamat Sameer Samat on x
...As a preview of what's coming to the next release of Android, we announced a new experience for the Galaxy S26 series: Android works with your AI assistant to navigate apps and get stuff done. Whether it's helping you with your grocery order or navigating a delivery app, Gemi…
@thegalox_ Anthony on x
Galaxy S26 Ultra is here, and with it, big upgrades • Bigger Vapor Chamber • 60w wired & 25w wireless charging • Higher Touch Responsive Display • 10-bit CoE OLED Panel • Bigger camera apertures • New 16/1TB configuration Pre-order here: https://www.samsung.com/... [image]
@mrwhosetheboss Arun Maini on x
Samsung S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra - the key camera improvements: Photos are more detailed. When we crop into my face here you can see my eyebrows are more defined and skin has a little more texture. Nothing revolutionary, but noticeable (1/3) [image]
@theonecid Cid on x
@Mrwhosetheboss I CANT BELIEVE THEY REALLY WENT BACK TO ALUMINUM FRAME Thanks Apple
@cartidise Noah Cat on x
Samsung compares the battery video playback of the S26 Ultra with the S24 Ultra by default and when you switch it to the S25 Ultra, it literally says 0 HOURS LONGER video playback LMAOOOOOO 😭 [video]
@thegalox_ Anthony on x
Galaxy S26 Ultra has Samsung's largest vapor chamber ever [image]
@nirave @nirave on x
⚙️ @Qualcomm #Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy 🗄️ 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage 🎨 Android 16, One UI 8.5 📸 200MP wide, new brighter F/1.4 aperture 📷 Same 50MP ultrawide camera, f/1.9 🔭 50MP telephoto, new brighter f/2.9 aperture, 5x optical zoom 🔭 10MP telephoto, 3x o…
@captain2phones Michael Fisher on x
Samsung has also finally brought charging speed that lives up to its “Super Fast” branding, with 60W top-up on a cable, and 25W wireless (on the Galaxy S26 Ultra only). These speeds fall short of some competitors, and the battery capacity stays at 5,000 mAh for something like th…
@mkbhd Marques Brownlee on x
Galaxy S26 Ultra's new “privacy display” feature is pretty damn cool. Here's the full new video on the rest of the details: https://www.youtube.com/... [video]
@captain2phones Michael Fisher on x
Unfortunately, Samsung still refuses to add magnets to its phones. Two years after the Qi2 spec was finalized (and six months after Google added PixelSnap to its own phones) you still can't charge a Galaxy on MagSafe, or use any other stick-on accessories like wallets, without a…
@captain2phones Michael Fisher on x
Hands-down the most interesting feature of the S26 Ultra: the new Privacy Display. Samsung spent five years developing a screen that could do the same job as the stick-on privacy protectors that prevent “shoulder surfing” ... but this one can be toggled on and off at will. Even…
@backlon Dieter Bohn on x
The Privacy Display on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is RAD. A software controllable privacy toggle that can work on the entire screen, individual apps, or even just notification. So cool! [image]
@chriswelch Chris Welch on x
Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is here. The Ultra's new Privacy Display makes its screen harder to see and spy on. It's like a privacy screen protector built into the phone — without ruining its clarity or brightness. Full details: https://www.bloomberg.com/... [image]
@thegalox_ Anthony on x
Yeah, that phone is on Privacy display is incredible on the Galaxy S26 Ultra [image]
@techdroider @techdroider on x
THIS IS MIND BLOWING!!! Samsung absolutely COOKED! [video]
@harrymccracken.com Harry McCracken on bluesky
I can't remember the last time a smartphone got an all-new feature that sounded this compelling. (I wonder if it will become table stakes?) www.theverge.com/tech/884337/ ...
@engadget.com @engadget.com on bluesky
The new Privacy Display is exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display has narrow pixels that primarily emit light straight out, while wide pixels push light out to the side. You can turn the wide pixels off, which prevents people from peeking at what you're doing. #GalaxyU…
@pcmag.com @pcmag.com on bluesky
Say goodbye to plastic privacy screen protectors. Samsung built this tech directly into the Galaxy S26 Ultra. 🔒👀 — The company's new “privacy layer” intelligently dims or cloaks pixels if someone tries to view your phone from a side angle. — #Samsung #GalaxyS26 #Privacy #Te…
@wallstengine @wallstengine on x
Samsung says the smartphone will be the main way consumers access AI, and that using AI should feel invisible, as it unveiled the Galaxy S26 lineup, plus the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. [image]
@cartidise Noah Cat on x
The iPhone 17 eats the S26 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner it's not just the better phone, but it's also $100 cheaper there's LITERALLY ZERO point getting this slop phone over the iPhone 17 [image]
@patrick_orourke Patrick O'Rourke on x
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+, and S26 are impressive smartphones, but they don't offer many upgrades over the Galaxy S25 line. This year's big S26 Ultra feature is an impressive built-in privacy display. My hands-on impressions are on @xdadevelopers. https://www.xda-developers.com/…
@wario64 @wario64 on bluesky
new Samsung Galaxy products up for preorder at Samsung Store: — S26 Ultra: buff.ly/zH8otmY — S26: buff.ly/t9SYQU0 — Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: buff.ly/xgx4wZy #ad — Save up to $900 on Galaxy S26 Ultra/26+/S26 with eligible instant trade-in credit or $150 without trade-in to use t…
@zollotech Aaron Zollo on x
I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for about a week. Here is my review. https://www.youtube.com/...
@androidauth @androidauth on x
4 things to know about the new Galaxy Buds 4! 📷 #earbuds [video]
@captain2phones Michael Fisher on x
I generally couldn't care less about earbuds, but I'm SO TIRED of buds that make me sound like ass on a phone call. Samsung's Galaxy Buds from a couple years ago absolutely crushed it on voice quality. I loved talking on those. So I'm excited to do some test calling on the
@reckless Nilay Patel on bluesky
Pretty wild that Google just showed up at the Galaxy S26 launch and announced an agentic Gemini that does all the things Apple promised Siri would do www.theverge.com/tech/884703/ ...
r/technews r on reddit
Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display is the best truly-new smartphone feature in years [Gallery]
@andyfang Andy Fang on x
@DoorDash is partnering with @GeminiApp to release a new reordering experience on the latest Pixel & Galaxy devices. Launching in beta March 3rd 🚀
@backlon Dieter Bohn on x
Gemini will be able to automate apps directly in a virtual window on Android, we're launching a preview on the Galaxy S26. Hope you check it out! [image]
@androiddev @androiddev on x
We're making AI agents and assistants more helpful for Android apps and users. https://android-developers.googleblog.c om/ ... See AppFunctions in action with the @SamsungMobile Gallery integration with Gemini on the Galaxy S26 ⬇️ [video]
@testingcatalog @testingcatalog on x
Google has launched task automation on Android with Gemini, which can take over the user's screen and control a set of selected apps. Ride-sharing and food delivery are among the first use cases. Available on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series. [video]
@harshithlucky3 @harshithlucky3 on x
Google's OpenClaw version is coming to the Pixel 10 Series and Galaxy S26 Series > Just hold the power button to have Gemini book a ride or order food. It handles the multi-step work in the background, letting you use your phone normally [video]
@arunkumar_9t2 Arun on x
In October 2025, @GooglePlay made it so that only @GeminiApp can do this, effectively blocking any other assistants. Same goes for launcher shortcuts. https://support.google.com/... @perplexity_ai @AravSrinivas @ChatGPTapp [image]

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