Google’s making it easier to get to Gemini from Chrome on Android
The new toolbar is rolling out to some users now. Google’s testing another way to remind you that Gemini exists. New controls are appearing in the Chrome browser on Android, adding a button to call up Google’s AI right within thumb’s reach.As reported by 9to5Google, some users (including 9to5′s Ben Schoon) have started receiving an update to Chrome that introduces a second strip of buttons to the browser UI.
- ▪The new toolbar is rolling out to some users now.
- ▪Google’s testing another way to remind you that Gemini exists.
- ▪New controls are appearing in the Chrome browser on Android, adding a button to call up Google’s AI right within thumb’s reach.As reported by 9to5Google, some users (including 9to5′s Ben Schoon) have started receiving an update to Chrome th
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| Original publisher | Android Authority |
| Canonical URL | https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-chrome-shortcut-3695461/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:37:30 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-08-06T18:40:41.838Z |
| Last seen | 2026-08-06T18:40:41.838Z |
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