Gemini Task Automation Debuts on Galaxy S26 Ultra
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- Google and Samsung announced a Gemini task‑automation feature for their newest devices, enabling apps to be used on a user’s behalf via simple prompts.
- Gemini entered beta on the Galaxy S26 Ultra through a software update, making the device one of the first to support the automation capability.
- Gemini asked for clarification when the author prompted “Order an Uber to the airport,” then added the destination and omitted the airline step before pausing for user review.
- Starbucks menu was navigated by Gemini to fulfill a “coffee and croissant” request, selecting a flat‑white and automatically choosing to warm the chocolate croissant.
- The Verge author observed that the automation feature performed as intended in early testing, though further curve‑ball testing is planned.
Why it matters: The beta rollout of Gemini’s task‑automation on the Galaxy S26 Ultra proves that AI can now execute multi‑step actions inside third‑party apps, giving users a hands‑free way to order rides or food and marking a functional shift from promised to usable assistant capabilities.
