Google Gemini Core to Latest Samsung Device Ecosystem

The Summer 2026 Samsung Unpacked event highlighted a significant shift toward software innovation, focusing heavily on the deep integration of Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence across a new generation of hardware. This collaboration brings advanced AI capabilities to a variety of upcoming products, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Z Flip 8, and the Galaxy Watch 9. Additionally, Samsung teased a new pair of smart glasses developed alongside Qualcomm and Google, which will also leverage these intelligent features.

A primary focus of this hardware-software synergy is digital task automation. Through Gemini Intelligence, users can utilize AI to handle complex online activities such as reserving travel, buying tickets for events, or ordering food. Google has indicated that this functionality will eventually work across more than 40 different applications. For the Galaxy Z Flip 8 specifically, users can trigger the AI directly from the external Flex Window by pressing the power button. While the system can navigate various steps independently, users retain oversight and can pause the process or verify actions. For final transactions, such as making a payment, the system still requires manual confirmation from the user.

Furthermore, Samsung is enhancing mobile productivity by pre-installing Gemini Notebook—previously known as NotebookLM—on its latest foldable phones. This research-oriented tool is designed to take advantage of the Z Fold 8’s expansive screen real estate. The interface allows for efficient multitasking, enabling owners to easily move files, web links, and images between windows via drag-and-drop gestures. This creates a more seamless workflow for users who rely on their mobile devices for research and organization.

Finally, the ecosystem extends to wearable technology. The upcoming smart glasses, which feature cameras and audio components rather than a traditional visual display, are designed to work in tandem with Gemini and Galaxy smartwatches. This hardware will run on the Android XR platform. While Samsung is pushing for deeper integration, questions remain regarding how much access Gemini will have to private device data compared to competitors like Apple, which uses a closed ecosystem to allow its virtual assistant access to personal calendars and messages.

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