Google expands Gemini Spark to AI Pro subscribers as always-on AI agent gains Chrome integration
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Google's Gemini Spark Agentic AI Assistant Now Rolling Out to More Users
With over a decade of experience reporting on consumer technology, James covers mobile phones, apps, operating systems, wearables, AI, and more. Gemini Spark was one of the most exciting announcements at I/O 2026, unveiling what Google calls a "24/7 personal agent," but until now, it has been
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More people can now try Gemini Spark as Google broadens access
The rollout still excludes users in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria. Google is significantly expanding access to Gemini Spark, its AI-powered task delegation feature, after introducing it to a limited group of users earlier this year. Starting today, Google AI Pro subscribers in the US will
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Google's always-on AI agent is expanding, but it won't come cheap
Earlier in July, Google upgraded Gemini Spark, its always-on AI agent, with computer-use capabilities and integration with the Gemini app for Mac, enabling it to complete tasks on your behalf. After initially being available in limited preview, Google expanded Spark access to its AI Ultra
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Gemini Spark can now use Chrome to auto browse, AI Pro access goes international
Gemini Spark is getting two big updates today, starting with Chrome auto browse integration on desktop. Previously, Gemini Spark had access to a remote web browser. Google's personal agent for automating daily tasks can now use desktop Chrome on your device to browse using logged-in accounts and
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Google's Gemini Spark is now available to more users
Google says it's rapidly expanding access in the coming weeks. Credit: Sopa/Getty Images Google's Gemini Spark, the company's AI agent that completes tasks and monitors stuff in the background for you, is now more widely available. You still can't get it for free, though. Starting today, Gemini
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Gemini Spark is no longer restricted to Google's priciest Ultra tier
US subscribers on the $20 Pro plan can now try the AI agent, with a wider rollout expected soon. Google AI Pro subscribers are finally getting access to one of the best features Google announced at I/O this May. Gemini Spark is rolling out to US users on the Pro tier, according to a recent post
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Gemini Spark rolling out to Google AI Pro users in the US
After launching in May with AI Ultra, Gemini Spark is now rolling out to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US. It will "soon" be available to AI Pro members in other countries. Gemini Spark is Google's personal AI agent for automating complex tasks. On the web, you'll see a new tab at the top of
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Introducing Gemini Spark: Your 24/7 personal AI agent in India
We all have a running list of daily digital tasks we wish someone else would just handle for us. If you're a busy parent, imagine having someone sort through scattered school emails in your Gmail so you never miss another permission slip deadline. Meet Gemini Spark: your 24/7 personal AI agent
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Google expands Gemini Spark to AI Pro subscribers
Google is expanding access to its Gemini Spark agentic AI assistant to additional users of its AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions. In the United States, customers paying $20 a month for Google AI Pro will now have access to Spark. Meanwhile, global rollout is underway for Google AI Ultra users, whose
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Google's Gemini Spark Personal AI Agent Finally Debuts in India
Gemini Spark can automatically take actions as prescribed by users Google unveiled its new personal AI agent, Gemini Spark, during this year's Google I/O keynote. While showcasing the capabilities of the AI agent, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that the agent will be released to
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Google's Gemini Spark AI Agent Gets Its Biggest Expansion Yet
Gemini Live is now rolling out to older Google smart-home hardware Google on Thursday announced the expansion of Gemini Spark to more users. The personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, which was first announced at Google I/O earlier this year, will be rolling out to Google AI Pro subscribers
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Gemini Spark gets Chrome integration, expands access to more users globally
Google has expanded Gemini Spark with Chrome web browsing capabilities, allowing the AI agent to handle complex web errands using users' logged-in accounts and saved passwords with permission. The Chrome integration enables Gemini Spark to complete tasks such as scheduling apartment viewings from
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Gemini Spark 24/7 personal AI agent launched in India
Google is rolling out Gemini Spark, an autonomous AI agent designed to execute background digital tasks across Google Workspace, to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in India over the coming weeks. Operating on Google's cloud infrastructure, Spark performs multi-step tasks asynchronously,
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Google Launches Gemini Spark in India: Meet the AI Agent that Works 24/7
Google has officially launched Gemini Spark in India; its always-on personal AI agent that works in the background even when your phone is locked or your laptop is shut. Initially previewed at Google I/O 2026, Spark is currently rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers, with Google AI Pro
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Google rolls out Gemini Spark in India: Here is how to use it
HIGHLIGHTS Google rolls out Gemini Spark for eligible users in India. The AI agent can handle everyday tasks on your behalf. It works with Google apps and supports recurring tasks. Google has officially started rolling out the Gemini Spark feature for the Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra users
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Google is expanding access to Gemini Spark, its AI-powered task delegation feature, beyond the expensive $99.99-per-month AI Ultra plan. The always-on AI agent is now available to Google AI Pro subscribers in the US for $19.99 monthly and rolling out to AI Ultra users globally across 160+ countries. The expansion excludes the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria, but brings advanced productivity features to a much larger audience.
Google AI Expands Gemini Spark Access to Pro Subscribers
Google is significantly broadening access to Gemini Spark, its always-on AI agent that handles tasks in the background with minimal user input. Starting this month, Google AI Pro subscribers in the US can now access Gemini Spark for $19.99 per month, a substantial reduction from the $99.99-per-month Google AI Ultra plan where the feature initially launched
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. Globally, the AI-powered task delegation feature is rolling out to AI Ultra subscribers across more than 160 additional countries with local language support4
. However, the expansion notably excludes users in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria2
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This broader rollout marks a notable shift from Spark's initial availability, which was limited to AI Ultra subscribers in the US following its announcement at I/O 2026 as a "24/7 personal agent"
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. The feature remains unavailable to free users or those on the $7.99-per-month AI Plus subscription, with no indication whether Gemini Spark access will ever extend to these tiers1
.Chrome Auto-Browse Integration Enhances AI-Driven Task Automation
Gemini Spark is receiving a significant upgrade with Chrome auto-browse integration on desktop, allowing the AI agent to use your local Chrome browser with logged-in accounts and saved passwords
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. Previously, Spark relied on a remote web browser, but this new capability enables more seamless multi-step workflows directly on your device. After granting access, users will see a Gemini and auto-browse indicator in Chrome's top bar, with built-in protections against prompt injection and required approval for payments and other sensitive actions4
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Google suggests use cases for this integration include "tedious web errands" such as scheduling apartment viewings or researching flight options and starting the booking process
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. The Chrome integration is rolling out first in the US, with additional regions expected in the future. This builds on recent enhancements to Spark, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) support added earlier this month, which significantly expands what the AI agent can accomplish3
.What Gemini Spark Can Do for Google AI Subscribers
Based on Gemini 3.5, Spark is designed to offload longer, more time-consuming tasks to AI rather than simply answering prompts like a chatbot
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. The AI agent connects to Google Workspace and other Google services to complete jobs on your behalf, including reviewing and summarizing emails, managing your schedule in Calendar, or working on projects in Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Drive1
. You can instruct it to complete recurring tasks and triggers, such as running the same project on a regular schedule, or teach it new skills to repeat regular tasks without your involvement1
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One particularly useful capability is creating reusable skills for future tasks. For example, Spark can analyze your emails, turn your writing style into a skill, and apply it whenever you ask the agent to draft an email
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. The agent can also provide a daily summary of your tasks based on your calendar, documents, notes, and inbox5
. These reusable skills should make Spark more useful over time, allowing it to adapt to how you work and save considerable time3
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Competing in the Agentic AI Market
Gemini Spark enters a competitive landscape where rivals already offer similar features. OpenAI ChatGPT Work and Anthropic Claude Cowork both provide comparable AI agent capabilities, with pricing starting at approximately $20 per month
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. A key difference is that both competitors are available in Europe and the UK, regions where Gemini Spark remains unavailable5
.PCMag's Ruben Circelli tested Spark in June and found it impressive, calling it the "best AI agent" he has trialed, though he notes that most people wouldn't benefit by signing up for AI Ultra, as much of what Spark can do is achievable through standard Gemini access
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. For Google AI Pro subscribers in the US and AI Ultra subscribers globally, accessing Spark is straightforward—it appears in a new tab in the top left on web or desktop versions of Gemini, while mobile versions open a new page for Spark entries1
.Future Expansion and Platform Availability
Spark is expected to arrive on macOS in a much bigger way later this summer, with the Gemini desktop app on macOS allowing the AI agent to interact with local files and automate workflows directly across the desktop
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. Currently, users can access Gemini Spark on Android, iOS, and the web, with the feature appearing in the sidebar between Search chats and Daily Brief for eligible subscribers3
.Google's support documents indicate the company is "rapidly expanding access to more users and businesses over the coming weeks"
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, suggesting that Google AI Pro subscribers outside the US may gain access soon. For those seeking an accessible alternative to setting up more complex autonomous agents, Spark offers a practical entry point into AI-driven task automation, particularly for users already invested in the Google ecosystem. The main barriers remain its limited geographic availability and subscription requirement, but for eligible subscribers, the expanding capabilities signal Google's commitment to competing in the emerging agentic AI market.References
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