Product Launch2026-03-22
The Verge
Hands-On: Gemini's Task Automation Is Slow but Impressive
Early hands-on tests with Gemini's new task automation feature reveal a technology that is simultaneously clunky and groundbreaking. Available on select Pixel and Galaxy phones, the feature allows the AI to autonomously take actions within a limited set of apps, such as booking a ride via Uber or ordering food through DoorDash.
In practice, the process is slow; the AI meticulously navigates each app screen-by-screen, much like a human would, which takes considerable time. It's also currently li