Google announces new Android AI features coming to the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series
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Key Points:
- Google introduced new Android updates featuring Gemini-powered tools and enhanced scam detection at Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch event.
- A new Gemini app feature allows users to hand off multi-step tasks like ordering rideshares or building grocery carts, running in the background with live progress notifications; initially available in beta on select apps and devices in the US and Korea.
- Android’s Circle to Search feature now supports searching multiple objects simultaneously, enabling functions like full-outfit searches with virtual try-ons, available on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices.
- Gemini technology powers on-device scam detection for calls in Samsung’s Phone app, alerting users to potential scam speech patterns without activating for contacts; this feature is currently exclusive to the Galaxy S26 in
