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Google Chrome gets an AI upgrade: Check what's new
22 Feb 2026

Google has upgraded the AI Mode in its desktop browser, Chrome, with a new feature in the address bar.

The update comes after last month's major Gemini in Chrome update.

Previously, users could access AI Mode by clicking a button on the right side of the Omnibox. The latest upgrade introduces a 'plus' menu on the left side of this interface, similar to what is seen on google.com/ai.

'Most recent tabs' feature now available
Enhanced capabilities

The 'plus' menu in Chrome's AI Mode comes with a number of new features.

These include the ability to access your most recent tabs, add images or files, and use tools like Create Images (Nano Banana) and Deep Search.

The update also brings support for Gemini 3 models - Auto and Pro - further enhancing the capabilities of this innovative feature.

Users can now share contents of open pages with AI
Enhanced interaction

A major highlight of the latest update is the "Most recent tabs" feature.

This lets users share the contents of their open pages with AI Mode, just like Gemini in Chrome does.

The feature can be used for a variety of tasks such as asking questions or even summarizing sites.

Prompt box offers hints for better interaction
User experience

When a user makes a selection from the 'plus' menu, the address bar expands into a prompt box.

This box gives hints like "Ask anything," "Describe your image," and "Research anything."

The field also has a playful four-color glow around it, making for an interactive user experience.