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Gemini AI Automates Food Delivery and Rideshare Tasks
Google, Samsung unveil Gemini task automation for food delivery and rideshare
For years, our phones promised a digital butler. We got chatty companions. That's finally changing.
Google and Samsung's latest Gemini beta, now testing on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, crosses a line. It moves from conversation to action. Tell the AI you're hungry, and it silently opens a virtual instance of DoorDash, scrolls, and orders.
No taps. This is the first real step toward a phone that acts.
A couple of weeks ago, Google and Samsung announced a big Gemini development coming to their newest devices: task automation. Starting with food delivery and rideshare apps, Gemini would be able to use certain apps on your behalf in a virtual window to take care of things like ordering dinner or getting a car to the airport -- all based on simple prompts. You know, all the stuff that we've been promised for years AI assistants will be able to do. That feature wasn't live when I first started testing the S26 Ultra, but it just arrived in beta as part of an update.
The promise lives in a Tuesday night's friction. Deciding on dinner is one chore. Opening three apps to compare fees and ETAs is another.
This beta feature, clunky or not, aims to erase that second job entirely. That virtual window is a boundary. Your command replaces your taps.
The phone's interface becomes something you describe. We're not at the finish line. But the path is clear.
The device is starting to work for you, not just with you.
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Common Questions Answered
How will Google and Samsung's Gemini task automation work with food delivery and rideshare apps?
Gemini will be able to autonomously navigate and operate specific apps through a virtual window, allowing users to place food orders or request rides with simple voice prompts. The AI will handle the detailed interactions within the app, such as selecting menu items or choosing ride options, without requiring manual input from the user.
What makes the Gemini task automation different from previous virtual assistant capabilities?
Unlike traditional voice assistants that only provide passive commands, Gemini can proactively execute tasks by actually opening apps, filling in details, and completing actions like pressing 'order'. This represents a significant advancement in AI interaction, moving from simple voice recognition to comprehensive task completion within mobile applications.
When will the Gemini task automation feature be fully available to users?
As of the article's publication, the feature was not yet live, and early testing was ongoing without full implementation. Google and Samsung have announced the capability, but the actual user experience remains unproven, with initial focus on food delivery and rideshare app interactions.
