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Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Google just supercharged Chrome with Gemini, and it makes me a little uneasy

Google Chrome icon on a laptop screen.

What you need to know

  • Google is rebuilding Chrome from a static tool into a proactive AI assistant powered by Gemini 3.
  • A new, persistent side panel allows you to research, summarize reviews, and compare products without ever leaving your active tab.
  • With "Nano Banana," you can now edit and transform images directly within the browser using simple text prompts.
  • Through Connected Apps, Gemini pulls data from Gmail, Drive, and Maps to handle complex workflows in a single conversation.
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