Google brings Gemini in Chrome to Android with auto browse and AI-powered productivity tools

Google Gemini arrives on mobile browsers with full feature set

Google announced during its Android Show: I/O Edition livestream that Gemini in Chrome is coming to Android devices starting in late June 1

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The Chrome update for Android brings a comprehensive AI browsing assistant built on Gemini 3.1, Google's most intelligent model, designed to transform how users interact with web content on mobile devices 5

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. Chrome for Android users will see a new Gemini icon at the top right of the toolbar that opens a chat interface from the bottom of the screen, maintaining easy access to web pages while interacting with the AI 1

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AI features in Chrome for Android match desktop capabilities

Despite the shift to a smaller form factor, the majority of features Google offers on desktop Chrome have made their way to mobile. The Gemini integration enables users to ask questions about webpages they're viewing, summarize long articles, and get detailed explanations for complex topics without switching between apps 5

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Nano Banana image generation is included, allowing users to create and personalize visuals based on online content and turn dense text into visual summaries 4

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. Integration with Google Calendar and Google Keep lets users add events or save recipe ingredients directly from their web browsing 1

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. Personal Intelligence, which allows Google Gemini to pull context from other Google services, provides responses tailored to users' interests, hobbies, and even family and pets for those who opt in 5

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Gemini-powered Chrome auto browse handles tasks autonomously

The standout addition is the auto browse feature, an agentic tool that can scroll, tap, and enter text to accomplish tasks users assign it 3

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. First introduced to desktop Chrome in January, auto browse can now handle tedious errands on Android devices 3

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. Google suggests the feature proves helpful when users are in a rush, citing an example where someone who forgot to reserve parking tickets for a comedy show can instruct Gemini to secure one through SpotHero using information from their ticket confirmation 1

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When Gemini is active, users will see a circular indicator around the spark icon and a blue glow around the webpage, with the ability to check status on the sheet or minimize it for a docked progress bar 3

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Security protections and user controls prioritized

Google emphasized that all capabilities are built with the same security protections offered on desktop, defending against emerging threats like prompt injection attacks 1

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. The auto browse feature is designed to ask for confirmation before completing sensitive tasks like making purchases or posting on social media, ensuring users maintain control over critical actions . Users also need to manually confirm before the AI can access saved credentials in Google Password Manager 2

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. This context-aware assistance approach keeps users in control while offering a personalized experience that respects privacy 5

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Rollout details and device requirements

The rollout begins in the United States starting at the end of June for select Android devices running Android 12 or higher with at least 4GB of RAM 3

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. However, the auto browse feature will be limited to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers on supported devices at launch 3

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. The move signals Google's strategy to position Gemini as the centerpiece of its AI offerings, transforming Chrome from a simple web browsing tool into an active participant in how users complete tasks online 4

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. The page summarization and productivity features represent a shift toward completing small tasks in context rather than just searching, which could fundamentally change mobile web browsing workflows for millions of users.