Google has started rolling out a major update to the Chrome browser. The update brings the Gemini 3 AI assistant directly into Chrome. It adds smarter tools, agent-based browsing, and image creation features.
The goal is simple. Google wants to help users do more on the web with less effort. The new features began rolling out on January 28, 2026.
Google says Gemini in Chrome works like a personal assistant. It helps users search, compare, plan, and complete tasks without leaving their current page.
Google Launches Gemini AI: New Side Panel and Agentic Browsing
The biggest change is a redesigned side panel. It lets users open Gemini while keeping their main tab open.
Key Features of Gemini in Chrome
- New side panel for multitasking
- Compare products across websites
- Summarise reviews from multiple pages
- Find calendar availability quickly
- Create images using text prompts
- Photorealistic image generation via Nano Banana
For Google AI Pro and Ultra users in the US, Chrome also introduces Auto Browse. This is an agentic feature. Gemini can complete tasks on its own.
Auto Browse Can Help With
- Filling online forms
- Booking appointments
- Collecting tax documents
- Getting service quotes
- Checking bill payments
- Managing subscriptions
- Renewing driving licences
Gemini can also use Google Password Manager if sign-ins are needed. Users stay in control at all times.
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Connected Apps and Smarter Shopping
Gemini in Chrome now connects with popular Google apps. Users can allow access to pull useful information.
Supported Google Apps
- Gmail
- Calendar
- YouTube
- Maps
- Google Shopping
- Google Flights
For example, Gemini can read an email and draft a reply. It can also add travel details to messages.
The update also brings Gemini to Chromebook Plus devices for the first time. Support arrives with ChromeOS 144.
Google also added support for the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This open standard helps AI agents shop online.
UCP partners include Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart. Google plans to add a Buy button to Gemini and AI Search soon.
With this update, Chrome becomes more than a browser. It becomes an AI-powered assistant for everyday web tasks.
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