Google on Wednesday announced new updates to its Gemini AI features on Android, including a beta tool that allows users to automate multi-step tasks such as ordering rides or food deliveries.
The company said the new automations enable users to assign certain tasks directly to Gemini, which can carry them out within supported apps. Initially, the feature will support select food, grocery and rideshare applications.
However, the rollout is limited. The beta feature will be available only within the Gemini app on specific devices, including the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 series, and will initially launch in the United States and South Korea.
Google said users must explicitly initiate automations, and the process can be monitored in real time. Tasks can be stopped if errors occur. The company added that automations run in a secure, virtual environment with restricted app access, preventing broader access to personal data stored on the device.
The update reflects a broader industry trend toward AI-powered personal assistants capable of managing everyday tasks. Several technology firms have introduced AI agents designed to handle scheduling, document management and other digital workflows.
Google also expanded its Scam Detection feature for phone calls. The feature is now available on Samsung Galaxy S26 series devices in the United States and is already offered on Pixel devices in markets including the U.S., Australia, Canada, India, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Gemini’s on-device model is also being used to detect scam text messages in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. on Pixel 10 devices, with support for Galaxy S26 devices expected soon.
In addition, Google updated its Circle to Search feature, allowing users to identify multiple objects on their phone screens simultaneously. The tool, which previously focused on single items, can now search for all visible objects within a selected area.
Google has continued to roll out Gemini enhancements through regular Android updates and Pixel feature releases, as competition intensifies in the AI-powered mobile ecosystem.
