Google's Gemini AI Gains New Agentic Capabilities

Google's Gemini AI is taking a major step forward in becoming a more capable digital assistant. Starting with select Pixel 10 phones and the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Gemini will now be able to independently complete certain tasks, such as hailing an Uber or placing a DoorDash order.

This new functionality is known as task automation. Here's how it works: You simply provide Gemini with a prompt, like