Google has announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence capabilities on Android, introducing a new wave of features under the Gemini Intelligence umbrella aimed at making smartphones more intuitive and proactive. At the core of this update is the integration of agentic AI, which enables the assistant to autonomously navigate across multiple apps to complete complex, multi-step tasks. For example, a user can ask Gemini to pull a grocery list from their notes app and automatically add those items to an online shopping cart—though the system will always require explicit user confirmation before finalizing any purchase, ensuring security and control remain in the user’s hands.

Beyond task automation, Google is enhancing everyday mobile interactions through intelligent browsing and data handling. A new auto-browse function will allow Gemini to schedule appointments and retrieve specific information directly within mobile apps. Additionally, an upcoming update to the Chrome mobile browser will let users summarize web pages and ask context-aware questions about on-screen content. To reduce friction in routine digital tasks, Google is rolling out an opt-in feature that uses stored personal data to auto-fill forms accurately and securely. The company is also refining its Gboard keyboard with an improved dictation tool that automatically removes filler words like ‘um’ and ‘uh’ and adjusts tone for clearer, more professional voice-to-text output.

In a bid to personalize the Android home screen experience, Google is introducing natural language widget creation. Users can now generate fully functional custom widgets—such as weekly meal planners, hydration trackers, or workout logs—simply by typing a plain-text description. These dynamically generated widgets will follow Google’s Material 3 design system, ensuring visual consistency across devices. The rollout begins this summer on select premium Samsung and Google Pixel devices, with broader availability across the Android ecosystem expected in the coming months.