Agent update
Auto browse in Chrome
Chrome auto browse, announced on 28 Jan 2026, lets Gemini in Chrome complete multi-step web tasks for you, including on sites you are already signed in to. It pauses and asks for confirmation before sensitive steps such as making a purchase or posting on social media.
How to use Chrome auto browse for small business
A bookkeeper could ask it to collect tax documents from several signed-in portals and gather them in one place, stepping in only when a site needs a confirmation. A tradesperson could use it to request quotes from suppliers, or to compare product pages, then review the cart before anything is bought. An office manager could ask it to check whether bills are paid, fill a renewal form, or file an expense report, with auto browse pausing when it needs you to take over.
Auto browse is a preview for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States only. The new Gemini in Chrome side panel itself is on Windows, macOS and Chromebook Plus in the US. If you give permission, it can use Google Password Manager on sites that need a sign-in. Until Google expands the preview, businesses outside the US should treat this as a US-only experiment, not a tool they can switch on today.
Most useful for: Executive Assistant – Plan and book travel, accommodation and itineraries, Virtual Assistant – Research suppliers or options for the owner, Marketing Coordinator – Update listings, prices and offers on booking or listing sites
Frequently asked questions
Is Chrome auto browse available outside the US?
No. Google says auto browse is rolling out in preview in the United States for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers. The wider Gemini in Chrome update is also described as available on Windows, macOS and Chromebook Plus in the US. It has not been announced for other markets.
Which plan do I need?
You need Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra, and you need to be in the US preview. The announcement does not list a separate price beyond those subscriptions.
Can it use my saved passwords and buy things without asking?
If you give permission, auto browse can use Google Password Manager on sites that need a sign-in. It is designed to pause and ask for confirmation, or have you complete the step, for sensitive actions such as making a purchase or posting on social media.