task-automation

Apple confirmed in January 2026 that Google's Gemini AI models will power new Siri features, ending speculation about the company's AI assistant strategy. The integration will bring personal intelligence features that pull information from Apple apps like Mail, Calendar, Photos, and Notes, along with task automation and improved voice input.

Google has launched task automation for Gemini on Pixel 10 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, allowing the AI to autonomously use apps for food delivery and rideshare services. The feature works but is slow—taking approximately nine minutes to complete an order—and remains limited to a small beta subset of apps. Despite performance limitations, it represents the first practical demonstration of an AI assistant actually controlling a phone outside of controlled demos.

Google's task automation feature for Gemini is now live in beta on Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, enabling the AI assistant to autonomously complete actions in food delivery and rideshare apps. The system can order rides, food items, and make decisions like warming pastries—stopping before final confirmation for user review.

Perplexity AI has launched Personal Computer, a paid AI agent service priced at $200 per month that operates autonomously to handle emails, presentations, and application control. The service aims to provide continuous AI assistance for routine digital tasks without human intervention.