Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive

The Verge
By Allison JohnsonMar 21, 2026, 7:30 am120 ptsTrending
An AI assistant that can actually get things done. I've been testing out Gemini's new task automation on the Pixel 10 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which for the first time lets Gemini take the wheel and use apps for you. It's limited to a small subset right now - a handful of food delivery and rideshare…

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