Google Tasks has introduced the ability to assign deadline dates to tasks on the Android version of the app, allowing users to set a deadline when editing an existing task. The new "Add deadline" option is located above the standard date/time slot within the task details screen, but deadlines cannot be set during task creation and do not appear on the main task list. The update does not allow users to set specific times or receive reminders associated with deadlines, and Google Tasks remains basic compared to competitors like Todoist or Due, lacking features such as precise scheduling, priority settings, and subtasks.