Google has launched a major update to Chrome, introducing AI features like Nano Banana and Personal Intelligence, enhancing user experience.
Google has rolled out significant updates to its Chrome browser, integrating advanced AI capabilities from its Gemini platform. Among the new features are the Nano Banana image generator, Personal Intelligence, and Auto Browse, aimed at enhancing user experience.
"Now Chrome is even better with major updates to Gemini in Chrome. Easier to use. More personalized. And more helpful than ever, with Gemini 3. 🎢" — Chrome (@googlechrome) January 28, 2026
Revamped User Interface
The AI assistant, which debuted in September 2025, has transitioned from a floating window to a more accessible sidebar feature. Users can now query the assistant about the content of their current website or other tabs, with improved functionality that allows it to analyze multiple pages as a single entity.
Previously limited to Windows and macOS, Gemini's features are now available to Chromebook Plus users as well.
Introducing Personal Intelligence
A new Personal Intelligence feature connects to users' Gmail, Search, YouTube, and Google Photos, enabling personalized inquiries based on their data. This feature will be rolled out over the coming months, allowing users to easily access family schedules or draft emails directly from the browser.
Nano Banana Image Tool
The Nano Banana tool provides users with the ability to edit images by referencing other online pictures, expanding creative possibilities within the browser.
Auto Browse Functionality
With Auto Browse, the AI can autonomously navigate tasks such as clicking links or searching for deals, although it will prompt users for confirmation when dealing with sensitive information.
Addressing Security Concerns
As AI integration in browsers grows, so do associated security risks. OpenAI has highlighted vulnerabilities, including prompt injection attacks, indicating that such issues may be difficult to fully resolve. Both Google and Anthropic emphasize the importance of multi-layered security and ongoing stress testing to mitigate these risks.
Agentic Vision Feature
Alongside the Gemini updates, Google has introduced Agentic Vision, which enhances the AI's capability to analyze files in agent mode. This feature allows for a more thorough review of details, resembling human analytical processes.
- assesses the overall image;
- highlights key areas;
- develops a hypothesis testing plan;
- examines finer details.
Agentic Vision is designed to improve recognition accuracy by 5-10% and incorporates a dynamic approach to image understanding, cycling through the steps of thinking, acting, and observing.
The beta version of Agentic Vision is available for free in Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the Gemini API for developers, as well as in the Gemini chatbot's Thinking mode. This follows the December 2025 release of the Gemini 3 Flash language model, which has become the standard for the Gemini application and search engine AI mode.
