Google introduced AI task automation in beta in February, allowing you to delegate simple tasks to Gemini, like asking it to order a ride or a meal to be delivered on your behalf. As part of its announcements with Samsung at Galaxy Unpacked, the company revealed that it was expanding support for task automation from a handful of apps to 40. Additionally, it announced that the feature would be available directly from the Galaxy Z Flip 8’s Flex window with a long press of the power button.
While Google hasn’t listed which apps will work with task automation, it did say that expanded support will allow Gemini to shop for you, make dinner reservations, book travel experiences, and buy tickets. Gemini can now also use complex images as prompts and understand what is displayed on your screen.
Samsung’s foldable devices will come pre-installed with Gemini Notebook, formerly known as NotebookLM. This is Google’s in-depth search tool that you can use to organize sources from around the web, videos, discussions, and more into a single repository of information for your use. For example, you can use it to create a plan for your trip to Europe by providing links to video sources, websites and written texts. It can then turn the information from these sources into slideshows, videos, flashcards and even podcasts. You can also use its chat feature to ask it any question on the topics from the sources you provided. Some of its features require paid Gemini access, which is why the company is offering a six-month trial of Google AI Pro with every Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 device.
The latest Galaxy Watches will also come with AI features. For the Galaxy Watch 9 in particular, you can activate Gemini and ask it questions simply by raising your wrist. The companies also revealed two more frames for their upcoming Android XR line of smart glasses, which launch this fall.
Finally, Google has introduced an easier way to switch to Android with Samsung’s latest foldables. This is a native migration experience built into Android 17 that will allow you to transfer data from iPhones without having to download a separate app. The new method can transfer your photos, videos, contacts, messages, calendar, Google accounts, passwords, WiFi credentials and even your eSIM to Android devices. It has started rolling out to select Pixel models and will also initially be available on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8.
