Google rolled out major upgrades to Gemini inside the Chrome browser in early 2026 — and they completely change how you work on the web!
You can now use Google’s AI assistant directly inside Chrome as a built-in panel, without ever navigating to the Gemini website or app. Whether you prefer a clean side panel or a floating window that moves with you, Gemini is now fully integrated into your browsing experience.
Even more impressive, Nano Banana — Google’s AI image generation tool — is now built right into the Gemini panel, so you can create images without leaving the page you’re on. And it doesn’t stop there.
With the new Auto Browse feature, Gemini can actually take control of the browser and complete tasks for you based on your instructions — helping you research, navigate, and get work done faster. On top of that, Gemini can now connect to your Google apps, meaning it can assist with your Gmail, Calendar, Maps, and more — bringing real context and productivity directly into your browser.
This isn’t just an update. It’s a smarter way to work online.
What you’ll learn:
- Use Gemini in the Chrome Browser, as a side panel or a floating window
- Generate pictures or change pictures using Nano Banana in the Gemini panel
- Let Auto Browse do work for you on the web
- Connect Google apps to Gemini
- A preview of Personal Intelligence in the Gemini Panel
Host: Nick Brazzi
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