OpenAI has also acquired Ive’s startup io in a deal valued at $6.4 billion, marking the company’s biggest push into hardware so far.
The developments signal a broader industry shift away from smartphones dominated by icons and applications towards devices that are powered by AI assistants that can independently complete tasks.
Google said Gemini Intelligence will let Android devices carry out multi-step actions such as ordering groceries, filling forms, booking appointments and navigating apps automatically. The features will first roll out on Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 10 devices later this year.
According to Google, the system also uses contextual awareness to suggest actions based on user behaviour, location and on-screen activity.
The shift could have significant implications for India, the world’s second-largest smartphone market, where Android accounts for the overwhelming majority of mobile devices.
India is also one of Google’s largest Android markets and a major growth region for AI-enabled smartphones from brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi and OnePlus.
