3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Google Blog 2026-07-22 13:00:00
Context: Google has announced three updates from the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London, showcasing new features and devices that integrate Gemini Intelligence, a technology designed to work proactively to assist users. The updates focus on enhancing productivity, automating daily tasks, and providing a more seamless user experience across various devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, and intelligent eyewear. These updates aim to make technology work harder for users, allowing them to spend less time behind screens and more time on other activities.
Key Facts
- Google launched the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 series featuring Gemini Intelligence, which can automate daily tasks across 40 popular apps, including ordering food, booking tickets, and shopping.
- The Gemini Notebook app, formerly known as NotebookLM, comes preinstalled on Samsung's new foldables, allowing users to synthesize complex research, create custom resources like slide decks or podcasts, and work on deep projects.
- A six-month trial of Google AI Pro is included with every Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8, providing users with access to powerful features such as Audio Overviews, Video Overviews, and Slides.
- On the Galaxy Watch 9, users have more convenient access to Gemini on the go, simply by raising their wrist, and can ask questions without needing a wake word.
- Google is also bringing Gemini to intelligent eyewear, created in partnership with Samsung and launching this fall, which will allow users to control their glasses with hand gestures if they are wearing a compatible Wear OS watch.