Google announced Wednesday that it is bringing Gemini integration for Chrome to new regions, including India, Canada, and New Zealand. The rollout will let users use Gemini in Chrome through a sidebar on desktop.
As part of the new rollout, Gemini will also support languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil, in addition to English. Gemini can connect with different tools, get your information, and give more personalized answers.
Users who get access to this feature will see an “Ask Gemini” icon on the tab bar, which they can activate for any tab and ask questions, summarize content, or create a quiz to understand a topic. Gemini can also work across tabs, allowing users to mention multiple tabs to get an answer.
The Funding and Product Background
Google first introduced Gemini in Chrome in the U.S. through a floating window last September. The company introduced sidebar-based Gemini tools earlier this year. Google in January launched increased agentic capabilities, which can take over your browser and complete tasks on your behalf, for U.S.-based AI Pro and AI Ultra users.
Google is also rolling out Gemini support in Chrome for iOS in India. When available, the option will show up in the address bar through a page tools icon. Users can also use Google’s Nano Banana 2 generative AI tool directly in Gemini for Chrome to transform images.
Market Expansion and Competition
The expansion of Gemini integration in Chrome to new regions highlights Google's efforts to increase its presence in the global consumer tech market. As reported by TechCrunch, the company is actively working on improving its AI capabilities, including the launch of new tools and features.
