Google has introduced a new capability for Android called Gemini Intelligence, announced at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. The update shifts Android toward an intelligence system designed to proactively complete tasks across apps while keeping users in control and maintaining privacy.
Multi-step automation across apps and real-world tasks
Gemini Intelligence enables automation of multi-step tasks across apps and services, reducing manual effort by handling workflows in the background.
It can:
- Automate multi-step tasks across apps
- Use contextual information from apps like Gmail and notes
- Process screen content and images into actions
- Run tasks in the background with live progress updates
- Require final confirmation before completion
Examples include:
- Booking fitness class slots
- Finding syllabus details in Gmail and adding required books to a cart
- Converting grocery lists into shopping carts
- Using travel brochures to find similar tours for booking
Users can trigger actions through text or visual input such as screenshots or photos.
Gemini in Chrome for smarter browsing
Gemini Intelligence adds capabilities inside Google Chrome to assist with web tasks.
It enables:
- Research and summarization of web content
- Comparison of information across sources
- Assistance with bookings and reservations
- Automation of repetitive browsing actions
Autofill with smarter form completion
Autofill with Google is upgraded with Gemini Intelligence to handle more complex form inputs.
It:
- Fills forms across apps and Chrome
- Uses connected app data for context-aware input
- Reduces manual typing on mobile devices
- Expands beyond basic autofill fields
The feature is opt-in, allowing users to enable or disable it anytime in settings.
Rambler improves speech-to-text writing
Google is upgrading Gboard with a new feature called Rambler, designed to convert spoken language into structured text.
It:
- Removes filler words and repetitions
- Converts natural speech into clean messages
- Supports multilingual input in a single message
- Switches between languages such as English and Hindi
- Processes audio in real time without storing it
Create My Widget for custom AI-generated widgets
Gemini Intelligence introduces Create My Widget, allowing users to build widgets using natural language instructions.
It enables users to:
- Create widgets using simple descriptions
- Generate resizable home screen widgets
- Build personalized dashboards
Examples include:
- Weekly meal planning widgets
- Weather widgets focused on specific metrics
- Custom productivity dashboards
Widgets also extend to Wear OS devices.
Updated Android UI design with Gemini Intelligence
Gemini Intelligence introduces a refreshed UI experience built on Material 3 Expressive.
It focuses on:
- Reduced visual distractions
- Purpose-driven animations
- Improved clarity during tasks
- More focused interface interactions
Availability
Gemini Intelligence features will start rolling out this summer on the latest Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices.
Later this year, it will expand to:
- Smartwatches
- Cars
- Smart glasses
- Laptops
More features are expected to follow after the initial rollout across the Android ecosystem.