Google updates Gemini in Chrome with a new side panel, an auto browse feature that can navigate pages and take actions for AI Pro and AI Ultra users, and more
ZDNET's key takeaways — Google Chrome is being upgraded with Gemini 3 and a revamped sidepanel UX.
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We're introducing major updates to Gemini in @GoogleChrome for MacOS, Windows and Chromebook Plus. Built on Gemini 3, our most intelligent model, these powerful new AI features can help you multitask more easily and get the most out of the web 🧵 [video]
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Big updates on Gemini in Chrome today: + New side panel access (Control+G) + Runs in the background, so you can switch tabs + Quickly edit images with Nano Banana + Auto Browse for multi-step tasks (Preview) + Works on Mac, Windows, Chromebook Plus I'm using it multiple times [vi…
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Gemini 3 in Chrome! ✨ Gemini can now auto browse, see multiple tabs and take actions on your behalf. We're releasing it at first for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US. Also New: - Side panel, History recall + chat history + @ tabs mentions. - Direct Nano Banana [video…
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Parisa Tabriz
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Today we're launching another major @googlechrome update that helps people browse smarter with #Gemini3! Highlights include: 🤹🏻 Side panel UX for better multitasking 🍌 Nano Banana integration to transform images on the web ✅ More Google app integrations to help you get things [vi…
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@glenngabe
Glenn Gabe
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Chrome with agentic capabilities. Yet another step towards Jarvis -> Google updates Gemini in Chrome with a new side panel, an auto browse feature that can navigate pages and take actions for AI Pro and AI Ultra users, and more “Auto Browse is a bit like autopilot for the web, [i…
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@addyosmani
Addy Osmani
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Announcing big changes to Gemini in Chrome - agentic browsing with Auto-browse, Nano Banana & more! 🚀 [video]
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@rosterloh
Rick Osterloh
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Some big news! We're bringing Gemini 3 into Chrome to make it even more helpful and proactive than ever. Here's what we're rolling out today: 1) Multitask Smarter: A reimagined side panel lets you multitask across tabs 2) Nano Banana: Edit and transform images without leaving [vi…
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Mark Krynsky
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This is HUGE! I've been waiting a long time for this update allowing more integration and browser automation using Gemini in Chrome. I can't wait to test this out and compare to all the other tools I've been using. More info here: https://blog.google/...
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Alex Heath
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someone check on Perplexity
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Mary Gillis
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I do love that the best use they could come up with for this supposedly Earth-shattering technology would save you the minute or less you'd spend checking your email for the receipt for a piece of clothing you bought before. [embedded post]
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