Gemini learned to order food and a taxi for you

Google did what the industry has been talking about for the past year and a half: it turned a language model from a conversational partner into a performer of actions. The March update for the Pixel 10 line gives Gemini the ability to act independently within applications — ordering products, calling taxis, and performing other routine tasks without constant user involvement.

The very idea of agentic AI — a system that not only answers questions but takes action in the real world — has become the main trend of 2025. OpenAI moved in this direction with Operator, Anthropic experimented with Computer Use, and Apple quietly expanded Siri's capabilities. But Google turned out to be the first to embed full-fledged agent functions directly into the operating system of a mass-market smartphone. This is not a research prototype or a beta version for developers — this is an update that is rolling out right now to Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Technically, everything works as follows. The user asks Gemini to perform a task — for example, order groceries for dinner or call a car to the airport. The assistant opens the necessary application, whether it's Grubhub or Uber, and begins to interact with its interface: clicking buttons, filling in fields, selecting options. All of this happens in the background while the phone owner goes about their business — scrolling through feeds, answering messages, or simply putting the phone away in a pocket. At the same time, Google emphasizes that the user retains full control: you can see at any moment what the assistant is doing, adjust its actions, or stop the process entirely.

An important detail — for now the list of supported applications is limited. Google uses the phrase "select apps," which hints at custom integration rather than a universal solution. This makes sense from a security perspective: before giving AI the ability to spend real money on behalf of the user, you need to make sure it works correctly with a specific interface. Grubhub and Uber became the first partners, but it's obvious that this list will expand. Interestingly, Google demonstrated this feature for the first time not at its own event, but at Samsung Unpacked, which speaks to the company's desire to position Gemini as a platform solution for the entire Android ecosystem.

For the industry, this is a turning point. Until now, voice assistants on smartphones remained essentially advanced search engines with a set of scripted commands. Set a timer, play music, call mom — that's the full range. Gemini's agentic capabilities fundamentally change this paradigm. The assistant no longer waits for clear instructions — it interprets intent and finds a way to fulfill it itself. The difference between "find me the nearest restaurant" and "order me dinner" is the difference between a reference guide and a personal assistant.

However, serious questions remain. How will the system handle errors? What happens if Gemini orders the wrong product or selects the wrong delivery address? Who is responsible for financial transactions made by AI on behalf of the user? Google hasn't provided comprehensive answers yet, limiting itself to assurances about full user control. It's likely that at first the assistant will ask for confirmation before making payments, but as trust grows, these barriers may be lowered.

There is also a competitive aspect. The exclusivity of the feature for Pixel 10 is both a marketing move and a technical limitation. Agentic capabilities require serious computational resources, and the new Tensor G5 chip apparently plays a key role. But strategically, Google cannot afford to keep this feature only on Pixel. Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus — all major Android smartphone manufacturers are waiting for when these capabilities become available through Google Play Services. And it's most likely a matter of months, not years.

The March Pixel update is not just a set of new features. It's the first step toward a model of smartphone interaction where applications stop being what the user opens and become what AI manages. If Google succeeds in scaling this technology and maintaining user trust, we may witness the most significant change in mobile UX since the advent of app stores.