Google just gave Chrome a massive AI overhaul
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Carriers Google just announced a massive overhaul for Chrome on Windows, MacOS, and Chromebook Plus, and as you might have expected, it's got everything to do with Gemini. Powered by the tech giant's latest Gemini 3, Chrome is gaining new features (a dedicated side panel) to help you multitask across the web, deeper integration with other native Google apps, a new 'auto-browser' that lets Chrome automatically handle multistep workflows, and even the recently-announced Personal Intlligence feature to give you contextually and personally relevant answers. Rolling out to all Gemini in Chrome users, the new side panel will allow users to have Gemini as an ever-present assistant for their browsing needs, "no matter what tab you're in." It's similar to Gmail/Drive's side panel, albeit with a browser-centric twist to it. Instead of summarizing emails and parsing through folders, the side panel can be used to compare options across tabs, allowing you to keep your primary work open on one tab while using the side panel to handle a different task.
Published: January 28, 2026 6:00 pm
Source: Android Police — Read original