Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.
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Google Expands Gemini on Android and Pixel With App-Running AI Feature

Google previews a Gemini beta that can complete multi-step actions in rideshare, grocery, and food apps on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26, with live oversight.
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Google’s Gemini Brings Advanced Task Automation to Pixel 10, Galaxy S26

Google’s Gemini AI can now automate certain multi-step tasks on the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S26 series, ...

Google Maps to Get Nano Banana AI Image Generation, For Some Reason

Google appears to be working on bringing its Nano Banana AI image generator and editor to Google Maps. Evidence of the potential integration was ...