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(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich \/ Android Central) 2026-08-09T20:47:49.043Z<\/p>\n For me, the most interesting part of Gemini Intelligence and automation is when Gemini is used to interact with apps that aren’t usually deemed “compatible.” Let’s say you’re particularly find of an obscure note app that wouldn’t normally have tie-ins with services like Gemini. No problem, because Gemini Intelligence is supposed to be able to work with it, regardless.<\/p>\n Say you took a photo of a banner or poster for an upcoming event and want to make a shopping list based on what you’ll need for it. Gemini can help navigate the content in the photo and fill out a note in your favorite app without you manually typing it in. That’s just one of many features we’re expecting to see expanded on the new Pixel 11 series, too!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-08-09T20:02:36.771Z<\/p>\n Google was already in the midst of doing some heavy brand reworking with Gemini, and Android 17 only furthers those actions. Google says that Android is no longer an “operating system” but, rather, an “intelligence system.” This sounds like marketing nonsense, and I’m some of it certainly is, but the idea is that Android is moving beyond a traditional point-and-click (or tap) UI and, instead, becoming a system that does exactly what you ask of it.<\/p>\n Case in point, the newer Gemini Automation features which will navigate entire apps and websites for you with a single command. I used it to order food and tea<\/a> from two different restaurants and all I had to do was hit confirm. While I’d argue that having Gemini order food for me is silly and completely unnecessary, seeing Gemini have the ability to navigate complex UIs without error is impressive, and there will no doubt be more sensible reasons to use this feature in the near future.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2026-08-09T20:01:18.288Z<\/p>\n Android 17 is shaping up to be a more social-media-focused update, and on the other side of Pause Point, the company launched Screen Reactions<\/a>, which makes it incredibly easy to record yourself over another video. It\u2019s an incredibly useful feature and very easy to use. It makes me wonder what other social features the Pixel 11 will introduce.<\/p>\n 2026-08-09T20:00:38.141Z<\/p>\n Another feature I hope to see on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the Gamepad. It basically turns your foldable into a mini game console of sorts with a dedicated control pad on the bottom half of the screen, which should enhance the gaming experience. Google also says it will include native controller remapping for those of you who use external controllers, which is a great way to appeal to mobile gamers.<\/p>\n 2026-08-09T15:32:06.722Z<\/p>\n One feature I can\u2019t wait to get my hands on is Pause Point<\/a>. It\u2019s supposed to remind you to take a break from distracting apps with things like timers, breathing exercises, and even suggestions for less-distracting apps to use. Because we all need a reminder to take a break from social media, right? It\u2019s actually a pretty thoughtful feature, one I never expected from Google.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Google)<\/p>\n 2026-08-09T14:07:01.191Z<\/p>\n
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