3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026
If you use a Samsung Galaxy foldable, Gemini can now handle more day-to-day tasks - like booking travel or shopping - across 40+ apps without you manually switching between them, and Gemini Notebook comes preinstalled so you can turn research into a slide deck or podcast without opening a separate app.
What changed
Source summary
Google expanded Gemini Intelligence's task-automation abilities to more than 40 popular apps for everyday tasks like shopping and booking travel, and made Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) a preinstalled app on Samsung's new foldable devices for synthesising research into slide decks and podcasts.
Why it matters to your work
Practical interpretation
If you use a Samsung Galaxy foldable, Gemini can now handle more day-to-day tasks - like booking travel or shopping - across 40+ apps without you manually switching between them, and Gemini Notebook comes preinstalled so you can turn research into a slide deck or podcast without opening a separate app.
What to try next
If your team uses a Samsung Galaxy foldable, try asking Gemini to book or shop across one of the newly supported apps, and check out Gemini Notebook for turning research into a slide deck.
Source & availability
This is a summary of a published provider announcement, with practical context from SCALA’s feed.
Plan, region, workspace and rollout conditions may affect access in Australia. Check the original source for current availability.
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