Android 16 could introduce notification ‘Magic Actions’ powered by Gemini

Google is working on a new Magic Actions feature that will replace Smart Actions in Android notifications

May 16, 2025 - 17:12

Android 16 could introduce notification ‘Magic Actions’ powered by Gemini

Google may be developing “Magic Actions” for Android, an AI-powered enhancement to notification actions that could leverage the Gemini AI model.
This new feature, which we spotted in Android 16 code, aims to replace the current Smart Actions, and could offer more personalized and powerful contextual shortcuts within notifications.
Magic Actions will receive some sort of special visual treatment and will be generated by the Android System Intelligence app.

Notifications offer a quick way to get key information and messages without opening another app or unlocking your device. Depending on the notification’s content, Android shows suggested replies or shortcuts, making it easier to take action. For example, if a friend texts you a restaurant’s location, Android recognizes the shared address and provides a button to open it directly in Maps. Google may soon enhance Android’s notification system further by leveraging its Gemini AI model.

This evolution will build on existing features. The 2018 Android 9 release introduced Smart Reply, which provides suggested replies as tappable chips beneath a notification for quick responses. Android 10 expanded this with Smart Actions, offering contextual actions based on notification content. This Smart Actions feature is what powers the “Open Maps” chip when a notification includes an address.