Gemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, Samsung shows off two more Android XR glasses
Google and Samsung are deepening their integration with Gemini task automation expanding to over 40 apps and new Android XR glasses debuting.
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The brief
Google is rolling out Gemini task automation across more than 40 applications. This expansion coincides with the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, where Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and showcased two additional pairs of Android XR glasses.
Coverage from 9to5Google, The Verge, and Engadget highlights the availability of Gemini Notebook pre-installed on Samsung's new foldable devices. Droid Life and blog.google further detail the integration of Gemini Intelligence within the Galaxy Z Fold 8 ecosystem.
Future developments center on the deployment of task automation across the expanded app list and the further rollout of Samsung's Android XR hardware.
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Quick answers
How many apps now support Gemini task automation?
Task automation is expanding to 40+ apps according to 9to5Google.
Which Samsung device features Gemini Intelligence?
Coverage from Droid Life specifies the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
What new hardware did Samsung showcase?
Samsung showed off two more Android XR glasses.
Coverage (5)
- Google’s Gemini Intelligence is Here and It’s on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Droid Life · 4h ago
- Samsung's New Foldables Come With Gemini Notebook Pre-Installed Engadget · 4h ago
- Gemini Task Automation is rolling out for real. The Verge · 4h ago
- 3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026 blog.google · 4h ago
- Gemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, Samsung shows off two more Android XR glasses 9to5Google · 4h ago
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