Google brings Gemini automation to third-party apps on Android

Just three apps will be available on Gemini automation, but Google says they are just getting started. (Picture: Google)
Gemini on Android will soon be able to order up food and rides from Uber, DoordDsh, and Grubhub for you, launching yesterday at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event.

That means you can «order a ride home» or «order my last meal,» and let Gemini control your Uber app in the background just like any human would. But when it comes to tapping the «buy»-button, it will need your attention.

The beta is only available in the USA and Korea, arriving in March on the latest phones from Samsung and Google, specifically the S26 and Pixel 10.

It works within a «virtual window» on the phone, and does not have access to anything else, 9to5Google writes.

— This beta feature will be initially available for select apps in the food, grocery and rideshare categories, Google says.

Gemini already has automation features for standard Google apps, like Gmail and Calendar.

Read more: Google’s blog, writeups on 9to5Google, The Verge and TechCrunch.