Chrome users on UK desktops get free summaries and tab comparisons; the auto browse agent needs a paid plan and isn't confirmed for the UK.
Kenning's take
What it does
Google Chrome has Gemini built in as a browsing assistant. Users can ask it to summarise a long page, compare information across open tabs, draft a Gmail email, schedule a Calendar meeting or ask about a YouTube video without leaving the page. These features reached UK desktop users in July 2026, with iPhone and iPad promised to follow; the separate auto browse agent needs a paid Google AI plan.
- summarises long pages and compares open tabs
- works with Gmail, Calendar, Maps and YouTube from the page
- remembers past conversations
- edits web images from a text prompt
- asks for confirmation before sensitive actions
- auto browse agent with Google AI Pro or Ultra
Who it suits. Chrome users, especially those already using Gmail and Google Calendar, who want quick summaries and comparisons while browsing.
Key facts
- Category
- AI that does tasks for you
- Made by
- Google LLC
- Works on
- Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Chrome and Gemini in Chrome are free; auto browse needs a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- TechRepublic 2026-09-30
FAQ
Is Google Chrome (Gemini in Chrome) free?
Yes, there is a free option (Chrome and Gemini in Chrome are free; auto browse needs a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription). Pricing: Free; auto browse requires Google AI Pro or Ultra ($19.99 a month in the US, up to 20 tasks a day) (TechRepublic, checked 2026-10-10).
What devices does Google Chrome (Gemini in Chrome) work on?
Google Chrome (Gemini in Chrome) is available on: Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad, Android.
Who makes Google Chrome (Gemini in Chrome)?
Google Chrome (Gemini in Chrome) is made by Google LLC.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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