Google has unveiled the most significant upgrade to Chrome in its history, integrating advanced AI capabilities powered by Gemini to transform how users browse the web.
These features are designed to enhance productivity, improve security, and deliver a more intuitive browsing experience.
The rollout begins with Gemini in Chrome, now available to Mac and Windows desktop users in the U.S. Users can ask Gemini to clarify complex information across any webpage or multiple websites simultaneously.
The assistant can consolidate flight, hotel, and activity details into a single itinerary. Google is adding agent-like features to Gemini so it can complete tasks such as booking appointments or ordering groceries on websites, while keeping users in control.
Chrome’s omnibox now offers direct access to Google Search’s AI Mode, letting users ask complex questions without leaving the address bar.
The browser can suggest contextual questions based on page content, delivering AI-powered overviews alongside results.
AI Features Overview
| Feature | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini in Chrome | Ask Gemini to clarify complex information on any webpage or across multiple websites simultaneously | Rolling out to Mac/Windows in U.S. (English); coming to mobile |
| Agentic Browsing Assistant | Gemini handles tedious tasks like booking appointments, ordering groceries, and completing web-based transactions on your behalf | Rolling out to Mac/Windows in the U.S. (English); coming to mobile |
| Multi-Tab Intelligence | Compare and summarize information across multiple tabs; consolidate travel plans into single itineraries | Available now |
| Browse History Recall | Search through past browsing history using natural language queries like “what was that desk website I saw last week?” | Coming soon |
| Google Apps Integration | Access Calendar, YouTube, Maps, and other Google services without leaving your current webpage | Available now |
| AI Mode in Omnibox | Direct access to Google Search’s most powerful AI capabilities from the Chrome address bar for complex questions | Rolling out later this month |
| Contextual Page Questions | Available in the U.S. (English) | Coming in the coming months |
| Enhanced Scam Detection | Gemini Nano identifies tech support scams, fake virus warnings, and fraudulent giveaways | Expanding soon |
| Smart Notification Management | Automatically detects and filters spammy or scammy notifications; reduced unwanted notifications by 3 billion daily on Android | Available now |
| AI Password Management | Chrome suggests relevant questions based on page content with AI-powered overviews in the side panel | Coming very soon |
Additionally, users can now recall previously visited websites by describing them, such as asking “what was that blog on back-to-school shopping?”, eliminating the need for frustrating history searches.
Gemini in Chrome now integrates seamlessly with Google services, including Calendar, YouTube, and Maps. Users can schedule meetings, locate specific video segments, and access location details without switching tabs, streamlining workflow efficiency.
Google is strengthening Chrome’s security arsenal with Gemini Nano technology. Enhanced Protection mode now identifies tech support scams and will soon detect fake virus warnings and fraudulent giveaways.
Chrome’s notification system now intelligently filters spammy requests, reducing unwanted website notifications by approximately 3 billion daily on Android.
The browser also uses AI to learn user preferences for permission requests, presenting them less intrusively when unlikely to be granted.
Chrome’s password management receives an upgrade with AI-powered one-click password changes for compromised credentials on supported platforms, including Coursera, Spotify, Duolingo, and H&M.
These updates represent Google’s comprehensive effort to build AI directly into Chrome’s infrastructure. Creating a browser that anticipates user needs while maintaining security and privacy standards across all devices.
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