Google's Gemini just crossed a crucial threshold - it's no longer just answering questions, it's taking action. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, the AI assistant can now book rides on Uber, order meals through DoorDash, and automate tasks across popular mobile apps without you lifting a finger. In an exclusive demo shared with Wired, Google showed off what might be the most practical implementation of agentic AI yet - one that actually completes real-world errands instead of just chatting about them.
Google just turned Gemini from a chatbot into a digital assistant that actually does things. The company's latest update brings task automation to Samsung Galaxy S26 devices, letting users tell Gemini to book a ride or order dinner - and watch it happen automatically.
According to a live demonstration obtained by Wired, the feature works exactly like you'd hope. Say "order me a burrito from my usual spot" and Gemini opens DoorDash, navigates to your favorite restaurant, adds items to your cart, and processes the order. Tell it to "get me home" and it pulls up Uber, confirms your destination, and requests a ride.
This isn't Google's first attempt at app automation - Android has long had accessibility features and shortcuts - but it's the first time the company's flagship AI has been able to understand natural language requests and translate them into complex, multi-step actions across third-party apps. The system works by giving Gemini visual access to your screen and the ability to interact with app interfaces the same way humans do, tapping buttons and filling forms in real-time.
