7 Best Free Android Automation Apps to Automate Your Routine in 2026 (Plus Today’s Gemini Shopping & Privacy News)
Updated: January 12, 2026 — Automation on Android is having a moment again. On one end, you’ve got simple “tap once, done” shortcuts that eliminate daily friction. On the other, Google is pushing “agentic” AI experiences that can handle multi-step tasks inside a chat — including shopping and checkout. Meanwhile, governments are increasingly focused on how apps access sensitive permissions in the background, which could shape what automation looks like next. This guide rounds up seven of the best free Android automation apps you can download right now — from Google’s Action Blocks to Samsung’s Modes & Routines, Automate, MacroDroid, IFTTT, and more — plus a quick look at the biggest automation-related headlines from today that could change how these