Gemini in Chrome is expanding to the UK, bringing Google's AI-powered browsing assistant to more desktop users. The AI works directly inside Chrome, letting you summarize long articles, compare information across tabs, and complete tasks without switching apps.

Google is tightly tying the experience into its own ecosystem. You can schedule meetings through Google Calendar, look up locations in Maps, draft emails in Gmail, and even ask questions about YouTube videos without leaving the page. Persistent context is another addition: Gemini in Chrome can remember information from earlier conversations for more tailored responses.

Google is also adding Nano Banana 2 capabilities, allowing users to transform images found on the web with a simple text prompt. Security safeguards include protections against prompt injection attacks and confirmation prompts before sensitive actions.

Android Central's Jay Bonggolto notes it makes sense to keep AI inside the browser, but Google must demonstrate this is more than a flashy demo. Browsers are cluttered enough without an assistant popping up everywhere.