Google Rolls Out Gemini Automation to Pixel 10 Series

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini screen automation feature to the Pixel 10 series smartphones in the United States, allowing the AI assistant to handle multistep tasks such as ordering food, booking rides, and shopping for groceries without users needing to manually navigate apps.

The update, part of the March 2026 Pixel Feature Drop with Android 16 QPR3, extends the capability to the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Previously limited to select devices and requiring a premium subscription, the feature now reaches a broader range of Google's latest handsets. Users can activate Gemini by long-pressing the power button or using the "Hey Google" voice command, then issue natural language requests like "order a strawberry acai lemonade refresher from Starbucks" or "book an Uber to the airport."

Once prompted, Gemini operates in a secure virtual window, performing actions such as opening apps, scrolling through menus, selecting items, and adding them to carts. The process runs in the background, enabling users to continue other activities on their phone. Real-time notifications display task progress, with options to view details or stop the...