Can Bixby and Gemini perform tasks autonomously on the Galaxy S26 Ultra?

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nullYes, and this is genuinely new territory for smartphones.

Gemini operates other apps:

This is the first phone where Gemini actually interacts with third-party apps on your behalf.

Tell it to order an Uber home. Gemini opens the app, enters your address, finds rides, and shows options. You tap confirm when ready. It handles multi-step processes that would normally require your full attention.

Same with food delivery. Tell it to reorder from Instacart. It navigates the app, adds items, and prepares checkout. You confirm at the end.

The key part:

Tasks run in the background while you do other things. Notifications show progress. You can check in, make changes, or cancel.

Nothing financial happens without approval. Gemini prepares transactions but waits for your OK before spending money.

Bixby handles phone settings:

Bixby's automation is device-focused. Control settings through conversation.

Instead of navigating menus, say "turn on dark mode and make text bigger." It does both. Or "prepare my phone for sleep" and it enables DND, lowers brightness, sets alarms.

Bixby also does web searches within conversations without opening a browser.

How to choose:

Gemini: app tasks and workflows. Bixby: phone settings and Samsung features. Perplexity: research with sources. Assign any to the side button. Compare S26 Ultra prices.