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Googleis racing to get its Gemini AI assistant embedded across its ecosystem, upgrading as it goes.
Google Chromes dominant place among web browsers makes it an obvious hub for Google to encourage Gemini use.
That now includes enabling users to start interacting with Gemini right from the address bar.
pop in @gemini in the address bar, followed by your question or prompt.
Gemini will process the request and take you to the Gemini homepage using the same surfing app window.
you’re free to see how it looks in the image at the top.
Google Chrome isnt alone in trying to meld an AI assistant with a web app.
Microsft Edge has incorporated theMicrosoftCopilot AI assistant in some form for more than a year now.
Copilots responses are shaped in part by the webpage you are currently viewing.
Gemini lacks this level of contextual awareness and ability to personalize a response to your current browsing.
Still, for more general questions or requests, the Chrome address bar works just fine for contacting Gemini.
Gemini Upload Mobile
The other notable new Gemini update is on the mobile app.
The document upload has only been available on the web until now.
Most of the common formats are supported, including plain text, Microsoft Word, PDFs, and spreadsheets.
This mobile enhancement is aimed at encouraging people to use Gemini more, even when not at their computers.
It brings Geminis document analysis to smartphones.
As with the Chrome address bar option, Googles efforts are all about making Gemin more accessible.
