Google has unveiled two new features designed to enhance its Gemini-powered tools within Chrome. Starting immediately, users with Gemini enabled in their browsers will be able to access a range of functionalities that make browsing more efficient.
One of these features is a sidebar interface. This innovative feature allows users to engage with Gemini from any open tab, eliminating the need to navigate between separate windows or tabs. According to Google, this side panel is particularly useful for multitaskers who often have multiple tasks competing for their attention. Testers have reported using it to compare options across multiple websites, summarize product reviews, and even help plan events amidst chaotic calendars.
Perhaps more significantly, users with Gemini enabled in Chrome can now access Google's Nano Banana image generator directly from the browser. This means that instead of opening a separate tab or downloading a file, users can seamlessly request AI-generated images or edit existing ones while still browsing through their open tabs.
Google is also previewing an auto browse feature within Chrome. When this feature is released, it will allow Gemini to automate common tasks like online shopping and ordering produce from recurring delivery services. For instance, if you regularly purchase specific items each week, Gemini can automatically execute the purchase without needing your explicit input.
Beyond these features, Google plans to integrate its Personal Intelligence functionality into Chrome in the coming months. This feature, which debuted within Gemini at the start of January, allows browsers to remember past conversations with Gemini and tailor assistance accordingly. The company claims this integration will fundamentally alter the browsing experience by transforming Chrome from a general-purpose tool into a trusted partner that understands users' needs.
As these features begin rolling out for users with Gemini enabled in their Chrome browsers, Google aims to revolutionize how people interact with their digital assistants. With improved efficiency and personalization, Chrome is poised to become an indispensable companion for millions of users worldwide.
One of these features is a sidebar interface. This innovative feature allows users to engage with Gemini from any open tab, eliminating the need to navigate between separate windows or tabs. According to Google, this side panel is particularly useful for multitaskers who often have multiple tasks competing for their attention. Testers have reported using it to compare options across multiple websites, summarize product reviews, and even help plan events amidst chaotic calendars.
Perhaps more significantly, users with Gemini enabled in Chrome can now access Google's Nano Banana image generator directly from the browser. This means that instead of opening a separate tab or downloading a file, users can seamlessly request AI-generated images or edit existing ones while still browsing through their open tabs.
Google is also previewing an auto browse feature within Chrome. When this feature is released, it will allow Gemini to automate common tasks like online shopping and ordering produce from recurring delivery services. For instance, if you regularly purchase specific items each week, Gemini can automatically execute the purchase without needing your explicit input.
Beyond these features, Google plans to integrate its Personal Intelligence functionality into Chrome in the coming months. This feature, which debuted within Gemini at the start of January, allows browsers to remember past conversations with Gemini and tailor assistance accordingly. The company claims this integration will fundamentally alter the browsing experience by transforming Chrome from a general-purpose tool into a trusted partner that understands users' needs.
As these features begin rolling out for users with Gemini enabled in their Chrome browsers, Google aims to revolutionize how people interact with their digital assistants. With improved efficiency and personalization, Chrome is poised to become an indispensable companion for millions of users worldwide.