Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Gemini in Chrome Brings AI Browsing Tools to Android Users
Google is adding more Gemini AI features to its Chrome browser.
Gemini can explain a webpage or give you a shorter summary.
It can also answer questions about what you are reading.
The tool can use information from apps such as Google Calendar and Google Keep.
It can create or change pictures with a tool called Nano Banana.
A feature called Auto Browse can complete several web steps for subscribers in the United States.
Google says it has protections against hidden instructions on websites and will ask before sensitive actions.
Android users in India cannot use this Chrome feature yet, but Gemini in Chrome works on supported desktops there.
Gemini in Chrome can summarize webpages and answer questions about their content.
The assistant can connect with Google Calendar and Google Keep without requiring users to switch apps.
Nano Banana lets Gemini generate or edit images while users browse.
Auto Browse can perform multi-step tasks such as comparing products, planning trips and making reservations.
The Android feature is currently available only in the United States, while desktop access is available in India with several Indian languages.
- Who
- Google and users of Gemini in Chrome, particularly Android users.
- What
- Google is expanding Gemini in Chrome with webpage summaries, questions, app connections, image tools and multi-step web actions.
- When
- The features are currently being rolled out; Google's support information says Android availability is currently limited to the United States.
- Where
- Gemini in Chrome on Android is available in the United States, while desktop access is available in India and supports several Indian languages.
- Why
- The tools are intended to help users understand webpages, complete repeated online tasks and use related information without switching between apps.
- Webpage assistance
- Gemini can summarize webpages and answer questions about their content.
- Connected apps
- Gemini can work with Google Calendar and Google Keep.
- Image capability
- Nano Banana can generate or edit images while users browse.
- Auto Browse
- The feature can handle multi-step tasks including trip planning, product comparisons, reservations and appointments.
- Auto Browse eligibility
- Auto Browse is available to Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States.
- Security safeguards
- Google says Gemini has protections against prompt-injection attacks and requests approval before certain sensitive actions.
- India availability
- Gemini in Chrome on Android is not yet available in India, but desktop Chrome access supports Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu.