Google has announced the expansion of its new Chrome browser AI experiences in Canada, as well as India and New Zealand, including Gemini in Chrome. The features, built on Gemini 3.1, will first be available in these regions on desktop and iOS, and including Mac, Windows and Chromebook Plus. On Android, you can activate Gemini when using Chrome and other apps by holding the power button.
One of the new features is the ability to chat with your browsing assistant without switching tabs. Ideal if you just want a quick answer without losing your place on the web, you can easily multitask and get help with what you’re working on without having to open a new tab. Click the icon in the top, right corner of the current tab and start talking.
Chrome’s built-in AI can help you summarize lengthy web content, perform tasks like creating a pop quiz for your upcoming final, answer questions like “how can I make this recipe vegan?,” and remember pages you’ve previously visited.
With integrations across popular apps, including Gmail, Maps, Calendar, YouTube, and more, you can do things like schedule a meeting in Calendar, see location details in Maps, and ask questions about YouTube videos directly in the browser.
Integration with Gmail means you can compose and send e-mails without leaving your current page. Open the side panel and ask to send an e-mail. Once it’s finished, you can make any necessary edits and send it with a single click.
Gemini in Chrome can also work across multiple open tabs, so you can easily cross reference and consolidate information into a single view. Bring together research to plan a team building activity, for example, or create a table comparing key product details for protein powders you can choose the right one before you buy.
Nano Banana 2 is also built directly into Chrome so you can transform images on the fly. Type a prompt in the side panel to explain what you’re trying to do. Nano Banana 2 will transform the image without needing to upload files or open a new tab.
Gemini in Chrome was built with security in mind, with models trained to recognize known threats, like prompt injection, in order to keep you safe as you browse. There are also safeguards to ask for confirmation before taking certain sensitive actions, like sending an e-mail or adding an event to your calendar. Automated red-teaming continually strengthens protections, and Chrome’s auto-update capabilities can send fixes to you quickly, responding to the latest threats.