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Google Brings Gemini to Chrome in U.S. Rollout, Adding Page-Aware Help and Security Features

Google begins a U.S.-only release that embeds page context to answer questions inside the browser.

Overview

  • The integration is live on Android, Windows and macOS for U.S. users, with iOS, more regions and a Workspace version slated to follow.
  • Users summon Gemini from a new button to get summaries, page-specific Q&A, multi-tab comparisons and quick tie-ins to YouTube, Maps and Calendar.
  • A floating chat window enables text or voice prompts, and Chrome can surface prior pages on request to help resume tasks without digging through history.
  • Gemini Nano operates on-device as a security assistant that flags tech-support scams, blocks fake virus or giveaway pages and prompts one-click password changes on supported sites.
  • Google says autonomous agent actions—such as booking appointments or completing purchases—will arrive in the coming months, while questions remain about RAM impact and user controls.