Google Gemini Intelligence Update Now Automates 40+ Apps on Galaxy Devices

Something significant happened at Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22 — and it wasn‘t just about foldable phones. Google used Samsung’s flagship hardware event to push the Google Gemini Intelligence updateinto a new phase, one that extends AI-driven task automation well beyond what most users have seen from a smartphone assistant before.　　Key takeawaysSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 are the first devices to ship with Gemini Intelligence task automation capabilities.Geminis task automation now supports more than 40 popular apps, up from a handful during the beta that launched in February.Gemini Notebook — formerly NotebookLM — comes preinstalled on new Samsung foldables, alongside a six-month Google AI Pro trial.On Galaxy Watch 9, Gemini activates with a wrist raise — no wake word needed.Intelligent eyewear developed with Samsung, featuring designs from Gentle Monsterand Warby Parker, is set to launch this fall.　　Google and Samsung launch new Galaxy devices with Gemini Intelligence　　The partnership between Google and Samsung has steadily deepened over recent years, but the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event marks a clear acceleration. The three new devices — the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 — arrive as the first hardware to carry what Google is