Google is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities in India, bringing its Gemini Intelligence features to a wider range of Android smartphones. The latest update is designed to make smartphones more useful by allowing users to automate everyday tasks, customise their home screens and manage device settings through simple voice or text instructions.

The expansion includes Google's Pixel 10 series, select Samsung Galaxy smartphones and the upcoming Motorola Signature 27. The move could make AI-powered smartphone assistance more accessible beyond Google's own Pixel ecosystem.

Gemini can now handle everyday tasks

One of the biggest additions is task automation. Users can ask Gemini to perform certain activities through supported applications instead of manually switching between multiple apps.

For example, users can instruct Gemini to:

• Order food through supported applications.

• Book a cab or arrange a ride.

• Make restaurant reservations.

• Complete supported tasks through connected services.

The feature is expanding to India, the UK and Japan. However, availability will depend on the device, language, supported applications and user eligibility.

Create personalised home-screen widgets using text prompts

Google is also introducing a feature called Create My Widget, which allows users to design personalised widgets simply by describing what they want.

Users will not need coding knowledge or technical skills to create these widgets.

For example, someone could ask Gemini to create:

• A widget displaying upcoming travel plans.

• A monthly spending tracker.

• A countdown to an important event.

• A personalised dashboard with useful information.

The feature can use information from supported Google services, including Gmail, Google Calendar and Search, to prepare relevant widgets.

These widgets will appear directly on the smartphone's home screen, allowing users to access selected information without repeatedly opening different applications. Google also plans to bring the feature to Pixel Watch.

Gemini can help manage phone settings

Another useful addition is Device Assistance, which allows users to control certain smartphone settings through natural-language instructions.

Instead of navigating through multiple menus, users can ask Gemini to help with tasks such as:

• Freeing up storage space.

• Checking which applications have location access.

• Managing notification settings.

• Reducing distractions while allowing important calls.

The feature is intended to make smartphone management easier, especially for users who are unfamiliar with complicated settings.

However, Device Assistance will be limited to select Android devices running Android 17 or later. Its capabilities may also vary depending on the smartphone and region.

Android Auto is also getting smarter

Google is extending Gemini Intelligence beyond smartphones with new capabilities for Android Auto.

The company plans to introduce proactive suggestions that can help users access useful information while travelling.

For instance, if someone asks where an upcoming meeting is taking place, Gemini could identify the relevant confirmation email and suggest sharing the address with a single tap.

The objective is to reduce the need to manually search through emails and applications while using connected car features.

Which smartphones will support Gemini Intelligence?

Google has confirmed an expansion to several devices, including:

• Motorola Signature 27, which will be the first non-Google smartphone to support Gemini Intelligence.

• Google Pixel 10.

• Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.

• Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8.

• Samsung Galaxy S26 series.

The feature rollout will happen gradually, and not every capability will necessarily be available on every supported smartphone.

What does Google's latest AI update mean for Android users?

Google's latest move signals a shift towards smartphones that can do more than simply respond to questions. With task automation, personalised widgets and device-setting assistance, Gemini is increasingly becoming an active digital assistant.

For users, the biggest benefit could be saving time on routine activities. Instead of opening several applications to complete a task or find information, they may increasingly be able to rely on a single AI assistant.

However, users should remember that some features may require specific software versions, supported applications or subscriptions for higher usage limits. The actual experience will depend on device compatibility and regional availability.