3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026
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At Galaxy Unpacked, we shared how Samsung users can boost productivity and get time back on new foldables, watches, and glasses coming soon.
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Google launched the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 series featuring Gemini Intelligence to automate daily tasks across 40 popular apps. You can now use Gemini Notebook on these devices to synthesize complex research and create custom resources like slide decks or podcasts. To get started, take advantage of the included six-month trial of Google AI Pro and explore new Gemini integrations for your Galaxy Watch and upcoming intelligent eyewear.
Check out these three new Google updates from the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event.
Gemini Intelligence now automates tasks across over 40 popular apps for you.
Use Gemini Notebook on your foldable device to research and organize complex projects.
Access Gemini easily on your wrist with the new Galaxy Watch 9.
Look forward to intelligent eyewear coming this fall with hands-free gesture controls.
Google just launched new Samsung phones that use AI to handle boring chores like ordering food or booking tickets. You can also use a new tool called Gemini Notebook to help you research projects and turn your notes into quizzes or videos. Plus, they’re bringing AI to smartwatches and glasses so you can get help without even touching your phone. These updates are all about making your tech work harder for you.
Today at Galaxy Unpacked in London, we celebrated the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8. With these devices, we are making it easier than ever to get started on Android while also rolling out the first capabilities of Gemini Intelligence 1 — our vision for technology that works proactively for you. Whether you choose to unfold your phone to maximize your productivity on a bigger screen or keep it folded so you can focus on your day, Gemini Intelligence is there to help with the heavy lifting.
Here is a look at three updates coming to the newest devices.
1. Get next-generation task automation with Gemini Intelligence.
Gemini Intelligence can help you offload digital chores so you can spend less time behind a screen. Back in February, we introduced a beta for task automation, helping you delegate simple everyday tasks to Gemini, such as ordering a rideshare or getting your favorite takeout meal for delivery.
Now task automation is expanding support from a handful of apps to more than 40 popular apps. 2 This means Gemini can now help you handle more of your daily "life admin" — from shopping and making dinner reservations to booking travel experiences and buying event tickets. On the Galaxy Z Flip8, you can even access this assistance directly from the Flex Window by long pressing the power button.
Plus, Gemini can now use advanced reasoning to understand what is on your screen and parse complex images as prompts. This gives you a powerful jumpstart — because sometimes, the easiest way to explain what you need is to show Gemini a shopping list or inspiration photo.
While Gemini works to complete the task, you can track the step-by-step progress on your screen, multitask in other apps, or close your phone and let Gemini run in the background. If you need to make a quick adjustment or add a personal touch, you can step in to handle a specific detail and then hand control back to Gemini to complete the rest. Gemini is designed to notify you when the task is ready for your review and final confirmation.
2. Raise the bar on your projects with Gemini Notebook.
To help you manage deep projects and synthesize complex information, we are bringing the power of Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) directly to your device. The app comes preinstalled on Samsung's new foldables. 3
Gemini Notebook is your thinking and research partner powered by our advanced multimodal models. On the Galaxy Z Fold8 series' expansive display, you can drag and drop photos, documents, whiteboard images, voice recordings, and more directly into a side-by-side workspace.
You can use the chat function in Gemini Notebook to ask questions about your sources or go one step further and create custom, high-quality resources — including slide decks, videos, flash cards, quizzes, or even a podcast — tailored to how you learn best.
To help you tackle your most ambitious projects, we are including a six-month trial of Google AI Pro on every Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8, which gives you more access to powerful features, such as Audio Overviews, Video Overviews, Slides, and more.
3. Take Gemini on the go with watches and glasses.
Our collaboration with Samsung extends beyond smartphones. On the Galaxy Watch 9, you have more convenient access to Gemini on the go. Simply raise your wrist and Gemini will activate so you can ask it questions, no wake word required.
We’re also bringing Gemini to glasses. At Google I/O 2026, we announced intelligent eyewear — created in partnership with Samsung and launching this fall — and shared two designs from our partners, eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Today we revealed two more frames and shared more about how Gemini’s helpfulness will come to life on these new devices. For example if you’re wearing a compatible Wear OS watch, you’ll be able to control your glasses with just a hand gesture.
Whether you are looking to simplify your daily routine or boost your productivity, today's announcements are just the beginning of what we have in store. We will roll out more intelligent features as they are ready, so you’re not left waiting.
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Key takeaways
- Task automation with Gemini Intelligence can enhance productivity for Brazilian users.
- The integration of AI in wearables opens new opportunities for local app development.
- Privacy and data security issues will be crucial in the adoption of these new technologies.
Editorial analysis
The update presented by Google during Galaxy Unpacked 2026 highlights a significant shift towards automation and artificial intelligence in users' daily lives. For the Brazilian tech sector, this represents an opportunity for innovation, especially in a market seeking solutions that enhance productivity. The introduction of Gemini Intelligence, which promises to automate tasks across more than 40 apps, could directly impact how Brazilians interact with technology, allowing them to focus on more creative and strategic activities rather than routine tasks.
Moreover, the integration of artificial intelligence into devices like the Galaxy Watch and the new smart glasses suggests a growing trend of wearables that not only monitor health but also facilitate the execution of daily tasks. This evolution could stimulate the development of local applications that leverage these new capabilities, creating a more robust and diverse ecosystem. Brazil, with its creative and technological potential, stands to benefit greatly from this new era of smart devices.
On the other hand, it is important to observe how this automation will be received by the public. The adoption of technologies that promise to simplify life may encounter issues of privacy and data security, topics that are increasingly relevant in the Brazilian landscape. The dialogue between tech companies and consumers will be crucial to ensure that innovations are perceived as beneficial and secure.
Finally, what is expected in the near future is increased competition among tech companies seeking to integrate artificial intelligence into their products. Brazil, with its diverse needs and demands, could be a fertile ground for innovations that cater to an increasingly demanding and connected audience. The evolution of devices and the expansion of Gemini Intelligence functionalities are just the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between technology and users in Brazil.
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