Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn’t with Siri
Gemini can now order food and rides on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26, executing multi-step tasks autonomously.
Google and Samsung have announced a significant leap in on-device AI, launching new 'agentic' capabilities for Gemini on the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S26. The AI can now perform complex, multi-step tasks by understanding context and taking actions within apps. In a demo, Gemini parsed a family group chat to determine pizza preferences, then navigated the Grubhub app to place an order, only requiring a final user review before submission. This move directly targets a capability Apple promised for Siri in 2024 but has since delayed, potentially until iOS 27, positioning Google's ecosystem as the current leader in practical, action-oriented AI assistants.
The technical implementation involves Gemini understanding on-screen content and autonomously browsing within approved third-party apps, starting with select rideshare and food delivery services. Google frames this as evolving Gemini from a chatbot into a true productivity partner. While launched as a beta with limited app support—highlighting the ongoing 'DoorDash problem' of developer permissions—the feature represents a concrete step toward AI agents that handle real-world chores. For Apple, the pressure mounts to deliver its long-promised Siri upgrades, as Google and Samsung have now demonstrated a working version of the future Apple first envisioned.
- Gemini's new agentic features can execute multi-step tasks like ordering food from a group chat on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26.
- The AI autonomously navigates apps like Grubhub but requires final user confirmation, launching first in a limited beta.
- This beats Apple to market, as similar 'Apple Intelligence' features for Siri announced in 2024 have been delayed, possibly until 2027.
Why It Matters
It shifts the mobile AI race, proving practical AI agents that take actions are now a reality, not just a demo.