Gemini in Chrome rolling out to Asia Pacific
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Gemini in Chrome, previously available only in the US, Canada, India, and New Zealand, is now rolling out to multiple Asia Pacific countries including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam.
- On desktop platforms (Mac, Windows, Chromebook Plus), Gemini enhances browsing by summarizing content, comparing information across tabs, scheduling meetings, checking locations, drafting emails, and answering questions about YouTube videos.
- The integration includes Nano Banana 2 capabilities for transforming web images via text prompts and Personal Intelligence to remember past conversation context for personalized responses.
- Users can launch Gemini in Chrome from the top-right corner, keyboard shortcuts, Mac menu bar, or Windows system tray, with customization available in Chrome Settings under AI innovations.
- Gemini in Chrome is also being introduced to the iOS browser (except in Japan), accessible from the left of the address bar, and appears as a side panel or floating window alongside browsing content.
