Google is finally bringing its built-in Gemini AI to Chrome on the iPhone and iPad, after launching it on desktop and Android earlier this year. The update adds smarter browsing features to iOS devices, letting users get quick help, explanations, and summaries while viewing any webpage. However, the rollout comes with a few limits that users should know about.
Once the feature appears on your device, you’ll notice a new spark icon on the left side of Chrome’s address bar, replacing the usual Google Lens camera, reports Engadget. Tapping this icon opens the new Pages tool, which includes Lens and a new option called Ask Gemini. This tool lets you start a conversation with the AI about the page you’re currently viewing, or about anything else you’d like to ask.
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Gemini can help in many ways. For example, it can summarise a webpage or explain complicated topics in simpler terms. It can also create quick FAQs based on what’s on the page or similar sources. You can ask it to modify a recipe, compare information, or offer recommendations based on your preferences. All responses appear in a floating chat window layered over the webpage. A new chat can be started at any time using an icon in the top-right corner.
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But there’s a catch, actually, several. For now, Gemini in Chrome on iPhone and iPad is only available in the United States, and your browser must be set to English. You must be signed in to Chrome, and the feature does not work in Incognito mode. Also, the feature can only be accessed by users 18 and older.
It’s important to note that the feature can sometimes produce incorrect or misleading information, so users shouldn’t rely on it for anything important.
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