Gemini Now Automates Multi-Step Tasks on Android

In a significant update for Android users, Google has expanded the capabilities of its AI assistant Gemini, enabling it to automate complex, multi-step tasks directly on compatible smartphones. The new feature, currently rolling out in beta, allows users to request actions such as booking rides, ordering food or groceries, and more, with Gemini carrying out the required steps across apps without manual navigation.

AI Takes on Everyday Activities Across Apps

With this update, Gemini moves beyond traditional conversational responses and simple information queries to become a more action-oriented assistant. Rather than leaving users to open separate apps and click through menus, Gemini can now handle multiple steps in sequence when given a single request. For example, a user could ask Gemini to “order dinner from DoorDash” or “book an Uber home,” and the assistant will complete the series of actions needed to fulfill that request.

This new automation feature is launching first in beta on devices such as the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S26 series, with initial availability focused on users in the United States and South Korea. The tasks supported at launch are limited to select food delivery, grocery, and rideshare apps, but Google is expected to broaden compatibility over time.

How Automation Works and User Control

Google has designed the automation system to respect user transparency and control. Gemini does not operate in the background without visibility; instead, it creates a “virtual window” where it steps through the actions — such as filling in addresses, selecting menu items, or completing checkouts, and users can watch or intervene as needed. Once the automation is complete, the virtual window closes.

Despite the autonomous nature of the feature, users still retain oversight: Gemini may prompt for confirmation before finalizing actions like submitting an order or booking a ride. This approach ensures safety and gives users a chance to verify key decisions.

Part of a Broader Evolution of Android AI

This task automation capability is part of Google’s larger vision for an “intelligent operating system,” where AI agents are more deeply integrated into everyday mobile workflows. Developers are also being provided with frameworks such as AppFunctions and new UI automation tools that enable better collaboration between apps and AI agents without requiring extensive extra coding.

Alongside automation, Google is also rolling out other AI enhancements like expanded scam detection for phone calls and improved visual search where users can identify items on their screen with Circle to Search. These features together signal Google’s effort to make AI a more proactive and integrated component of Android.

Early Reception and Future Potential

Industry observers see this update as a meaningful step toward personalized AI assistance directly on consumer devices — a space where major players including Apple and others are competing. While the current version of Gemini’s task automation is limited in scope, its ability to navigate between apps and complete real-world tasks hints at a future where smartphones operate less through user clicks and more through natural language and intelligent agents.

For users and developers alike, the rollout represents a shift in how AI can be used on mobile devices — not just to answer questions, but to execute actions that simplify daily routines and reduce repetitive interaction across multiple applications.