Gemini is now available to all Chrome users in the U.S. Previously accessible only to select subscribers, Gemini can now be used on Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.
Through Gemini, users can summarize pages they read, simplify complex information, or organize content by comparing multiple pages.
This new integration also highlights Google’s other services. Users can connect directly to Calendar, YouTube, and Maps through Chrome, allowing them to schedule meetings, find specific moments in videos, or check addresses without leaving the browser.
The company is also developing “agentic” features that will further enhance the browser. In the near future, users will be able to ask Gemini to handle online shopping or schedule appointments at salons or barbershops. The system can automatically add items to a shopping cart, requiring only final confirmation from the user. This project continues Google’s earlier “Project Mariner,” which was tested internally among employees.
Additionally, Chrome is introducing a new AI-powered search mode called “AI Mode.” Users can enter complex queries directly in the address bar and refine their searches with follow-up questions. Gemini can also remember previously visited pages and bring them back when needed.
Security improvements are also part of the update. The Gemini Nano model can detect AI-generated fake virus alerts or scam attempts and warn users. Chrome will also offer one-click password updates on sites like Coursera, Spotify, Duolingo, and H&M.
Browsers are now at the center of the AI competition. Earlier this year, OpenAI launched the “Operator” agent, Anthropic introduced experiments based on “Claude,” and Perplexity released its “Comet” browser. Google’s steps with Chrome aim both to enhance user experience and strengthen its position in this competitive space.
