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Google Extends Gemini to Chrome Sidebar and Maps With In-Browser Image Editing, Voice Guidance

The rollout begins in the U.S., with opt-in data linking in Chrome plus automation features limited to paid tiers.

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Google Maps incorpora Gemini para peatones y ciclistas con navegación por voz y asistencia en tiempo real. (Imagen generada con IA)
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Overview

  • Google’s Nano Banana image generator is now accessible from the Gemini sidebar in Chrome, letting users transform images on web pages without downloading or re-uploading files.
  • The Chrome updates launch on Windows, macOS, and Chromebook Plus with initial availability in the United States.
  • Gemini in Chrome can draw context from connected apps such as Gmail, Calendar, YouTube, Maps, Google Shopping and Google Flights, while Personal Intelligence lets users link Gmail, Photos and YouTube and can be toggled at any time.
  • An automatic navigation feature can compare prices, fill forms and manage subscriptions, available in the U.S. for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
  • Google Maps now offers Gemini voice assistance for pedestrians and cyclists with real-time help, live globally on iOS and rolling out progressively on Android.