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Gemini in Chrome auto browse

by Google DeepMindGBUS

Turn the world's most-used browser from a window you operate into an assistant that finishes web tasks, such as bookings, forms and orders, on your behalf.

DeployStage 4 of 5

Live for paid AI Pro/Ultra users on desktop (US, India) and Android (US); more regions promised.

Updated 4d agoChecked 11 Oct1 update this week

Milestones

Next · Rollout beyond the US and India
  1. Project Mariner browser-agent experiment begins11 Dec 2024Complete.
  2. Auto browse preview on desktop Chrome (US, paid tiers)28 Jan 2026Complete.
  3. Project Mariner shut down; tech folded into Chrome and Gemini4 May 2026Complete.
  4. Gemini Spark agent can drive the user's desktop Chrome30 Jul 2026Complete.
  5. Auto browse on Android phones (US)18 Aug 2026Complete.
  6. Rollout beyond the US and IndiaNowCurrent milestone.

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