Android users just got one of Chrome’s biggest Gemini upgrades
Let Gemini wrestle with the web while your thumb relaxes.
Chrome has introduced a major upgrade to Gemini for Android users in the United States. This new feature brings page summaries, contextual questions, integration with Google apps, and Nano Banana image tools directly into the browser. Subscribers to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra will also enjoy the convenience of Auto Browse, which can tackle multi-step web tasks.
Google has implemented safeguards for Auto Browse, such as defenses against prompt-injection attacks and confirmation prompts before Gemini executes certain sensitive actions. While Gemini has been available on desktop Chrome for some time, the introduction of this feature on Android devices essentially gives Chrome its own built-in AI assistant. This assistant can comprehend the page being viewed and assist users in performing various tasks.
For instance, if a user opens a lengthy article and only wants the key points, Gemini can provide a summary. Additionally, users can ask questions about the page, access information from Google apps like Calendar and Keep without the need for constant switching between apps, and even utilize Nano Banana to generate or modify images while browsing.
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