Google has expanded its Gemini integration within the Google Chrome browser to seven countries across the Asia-Pacific region, broadening access to its AI powered assistant on both desktop and mobile devices. The rollout covers Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam, although availability in Japan is currently limited to desktop users. The move follows earlier launches in the United States, India, Canada, and New Zealand, as the company continues to scale adoption of its in-browser AI tools.
Gemini operates as a built-in assistant within Chrome, appearing in a floating window that allows users to complete tasks without leaving their browsing sessions. Google has steadily enhanced the feature, including the introduction of a sidebar version capable of analysing multiple tabs at once. This enables users to summarise lengthy web pages, compare information across open tabs, and receive contextual responses in real time.
The assistant also integrates with several Google services, including Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Calendar, allowing users to draft emails, schedule meetings, and explore locations directly from the browser interface. Additional features include personalised responses through connected services such as Google Photos, as well as the ability to interact with YouTube content by asking questions about videos without navigating away from the page. Another tool, Nano Banana 2, enables users to edit and transform images using text prompts within the Chrome sidebar.
Despite the broader rollout, some advanced capabilities remain limited to the United States. Google said its agentic feature, which can autonomously control browser actions and complete tasks on behalf of users, is still in testing and currently restricted to subscribers on its premium AI plans. The phased expansion reflects Google’s strategy to gradually introduce more advanced AI functionalities while refining performance and user experience across global markets.