Android Is About to Get a Lot Smarter With Google AI Boosts—Here’s How
Staff Editor 2026-05-12
Android Is About to Get a Lot Smarter With Google AI Boosts—Here’s How
https://decrypt.co/367648/android-smarter-google-ai-boosts-heres-how
Publish Date: 2026-05-12 16:35:00
Source Domain: decrypt.co
In brief
- Google says Gemini Intelligence will let Android devices complete multi-step tasks across apps with user approval.
- New features include AI-powered browsing, smarter autofill, custom widgets, and voice-to-text cleanup tools.
- Gemini Intelligence launches first on Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 10 devices this summer.
Google wants Android phones to act less like collections of separate apps and more like AI agents that handle tasks in the background.
Google on Tuesday introduced “Gemini Intelligence,” a new AI feature for Android that the company says will automate tasks across apps, personalize device interfaces, and help users complete everyday actions with less manual input.
According to Google, the rollout will begin this summer on Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 10 phones before expanding later this year to watches, cars, glasses, and laptops tied to the Android ecosystem.
“Soon, devices with Gemini Intelligence will do all that and more,” Google said in a statement. “Gemini will navigate tasks for you—whether it’s snagging a front-row bike for your spin class or finding your class syllabus in Gmail then putting the books you need in your cart. Gemini handles the logistics while you stay in the moment.”
One of the biggest changes, Google said, involves multi-step app automation. Instead of switching between apps manually, users will be able to ask Gemini to complete actions across services.
“Instead of manually switching between apps and copying data, Gemini can turn visual context into instant action,” the tech giant said. “Imagine you have a long grocery list on your notes app. Just long press the power button over the list and ask Gemini to build a shopping cart with all of the items for delivery.”
Gemini Intelligence also introduces a redesigned Android interface based on Material 3 Expressive, which the company says reduces distractions and helps users stay focused.
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