Alphabet(US:GOOG) Huan Qiu Wang·2026-02-26 08:10Group 1 - Samsung's latest Galaxy S26 series enhances integration with Gemini, introducing the Gemini smartphone assistant to automate tasks for users, similar to domestic "Doubao phone assistant" [1] - Users can activate Gemini by long-pressing the side button, allowing it to serve as a "to-do task" entry point, executing multi-step operations while users continue to use their phones and monitor progress via the notification bar [1] - Some task execution capabilities of the Gemini assistant are realized through GUI solutions [1] Group 2 - Google’s Android ecosystem president, Sameer Samat, stated that Android is evolving from a traditional operating system to a "truly understanding and serving intelligent system" [3] - He referred to the Gemini smartphone assistant as "agentic AI," emphasizing its ability to "get things done" by reducing app switching and manual coordination, thus streamlining processes while maintaining user visibility and control [3] - Samat highlighted the emerging nature of this technology and the importance of embracing it [3]