Chrome Speeds Up Access to Google AI from the Address Bar with "Ask Gemini"

Google Chrome already allows users to access the Conversational AI feature, “Gemini,” directly from the address bar. An upcoming Chrome update will further improve user interaction with Gemini and other address bar features like history, bookmarks, and tabs.

Ask Gemini rebranding in Chrome

To keep the Gemini branding the same everywhere, Google changed the name of the chat feature from “Chat with Gemini” to “Ask Gemini”. This way, users will see the same name for this AI feature across all their Google apps, making it easier to recognize and use.

Google notes in a commit message on Chromium Gerrit regarding the change.

[omnibox] Update ‘Chat with Gemini’ to ‘Ask Gemini’

Updates the @gemini text to be consistent with new Gemini branding.

Remaining references to ‘Chat with Gemini’ are in the no longer user
visible @gemini IPH which will be removed in a separate cleanup CL.

Simplified keyword entry

Till now, users had to type @gemini and press the Tab or Space key to activate the Gemini keyword mode. Now, Chrome is making this process easier. Users can simply type @gemini or use the quick shorthand @g, and Chrome will automatically enter the Gemini keyword mode without the need for any additional keystrokes. This helps users to access Gemini more quickly, particularly those who use it frequently.

[omnibox] Prototype automatically entering starter pack keyword mode.

This CL adds a somewhat rough prototype that changes starter
pack behavior to have the starter pack suggestion be default and
enter keyword mode automatically when the entire keyword is typed
out (e.g. “@gemini”) without the need to press tab/enter.

This update also improves access to other address bar features. Users can now quickly access and search through browsing history, bookmarks, and navigate through open tabs by simply typing “@history,” “@bookmarks,” and “@tabs” in the address bar, respectively. Chrome automatically enters the corresponding keyword mode without the need for additional keystrokes.

Apart from this, Chrome is testing new sign-in options for Google Services and preparing to block HSTS tracking in browser. Additionally, Google is working to clean duplicate tabs in Chrome.