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February 25, 2026
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android
Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google.
TL;DR
- Gemini AI on Android can now automate multi-step tasks like ordering Ubers or food delivery.
- The feature is in beta, supports select apps, and is initially available on specific devices in the U.S. and Korea.
- Automations require explicit user commands and can be monitored and stopped in real-time within a secure virtual window.
- Scam detection for phone calls is expanding to Samsung Galaxy S26 series devices in the U.S., and scam text detection is coming to Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 series.
- Circle to Search can now identify all items on the phone's screen, not just a single object.
- Google is regularly releasing Gemini updates to Android, while Apple faces delays in launching its AI features.
- Similar AI automation trends are seen in other platforms like ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude.
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