Google and Samsung are expanding Android’s intelligence with new AI features on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series and Pixel 10 devices. Powered by the Gemini 3 series models, these updates simplify daily tasks, enhance visual search, and provide on-device security measures.
Let Gemini Handle Multi-Step Tasks
Gemini can now manage multi-step tasks such as booking rides, reordering meals, or building grocery carts. Activated via a long press of the side or power button, Gemini runs in a secure virtual window in the background, allowing users to continue using their devices.
Key safety and privacy features include:
- Control: Tasks begin with user command and stop automatically when complete.
- Transparency: Progress can be monitored live via notifications, with the option to intervene or stop at any time.
- Access: Gemini can access only the designated app required for the task, leaving other device data private.
Enhanced Circle to Search
Circle to Search now supports multi-object recognition, enabling users to search for multiple items in a single image. This allows analysis of entire outfits, home décor arrangements, or other complex visual scenes.
Highlights include:
- Multi-object identification: Recognizes and searches for all items in an image simultaneously.
- Fashion and shopping: Deconstruct full outfits or styles and locate similar items.
- Virtual try-ons: Users can see clothing on themselves directly from Circle to Search.
- Advanced AI processing: Gemini 3 uses multi-step planning, image cropping, and cross-referencing to generate comprehensive visual search results.
On-Device Scam Detection
Samsung Phone app on Galaxy S26 devices includes on-device Scam Detection using Gemini. Potential scam calls trigger instant audio and haptic alerts. Analysis is entirely on-device, and calls from contacts are automatically exempt, protecting user privacy.
Availability
- Gemini multi-step task beta is initially available on Samsung Galaxy S26, Pixel 10, and Pixel 10 Pro devices in the U.S. and Korea, supporting select food delivery, grocery, and rideshare apps.
- Enhanced Circle to Search is available on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, with expansion planned to additional Android devices.
- On-device Scam Detection is active on Galaxy S26 devices at launch.