"The automations, explains Google, allow users to essentially offload their to-do list to Gemini. In practice, however, the types of things that Gemini can manage are still limited. The company says that the feature, which is in beta, will initially support select apps in the food, grocery, and rideshare categories."
"AI-powered automations could potentially go wrong, of course, so Google has added some protections. For starters, the automations can't be kicked off without an explicit command from the device's owner. As they run, you can watch their progress in real-time and stop the task if it's making a mistake or getting stuck."
"Google notes also that the automations take place in a secure, virtual window on your phone where they can only access limited apps, not the rest of the data on your device. The feature ties into the growing trend of using AI to automate more tasks in users' personal lives."
Google introduced Gemini AI automations for Android that enable users to delegate multi-step tasks such as ordering food or requesting rides. The feature operates in beta, supporting select applications in food, grocery, and rideshare categories on specific devices including Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S26 series, available initially in the U.S. and Korea. Google implemented security measures requiring explicit user commands to initiate automations, real-time progress monitoring with manual stop capabilities, and isolated virtual environments restricting app access. These automations complement other Gemini updates including enhanced phone call scam detection and expanded Circle to Search functionality for identifying screen items.
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