Google expands Gemini in Chrome to 7 Asia-Pacific countries, adds iOS support

Google's Gemini integration in Chrome is now available in seven additional Asia-Pacific countries: Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam. The feature, which launched in the US and expanded to Canada, India, and New Zealand in March, now operates in 11 markets total.

The desktop version (Mac, Windows, and Chromebook Plus) provides tab-aware capabilities that allow users to summarize content, compare information across multiple tabs, and interact with Google services including Calendar, Maps, Gmail, and YouTube.

According to Google, the integration includes "Nano Banana 2 capabilities" that transform images on the web using text prompts within the Gemini side panel. The system also features "Personal Intelligence" that retains context from previous conversations to provide tailored responses.

Users can access Gemini in Chrome from the top-right corner of the browser window, via keyboard shortcuts, or through the Mac menu bar and Windows system tray. The interface appears either as a side panel alongside browsing content or as a floating window. Settings are located under Chrome Settings > AI innovations > Gemini in Chrome.

The feature is also rolling out to Chrome on iOS in all new markets except Japan. On mobile, Gemini can be accessed from the left side of the address bar.

What this means

Google is aggressively expanding its AI assistant integration beyond the US market, prioritizing the Asia-Pacific region where mobile-first users represent a significant opportunity. The iOS launch suggests Google is betting on cross-platform availability rather than limiting the feature to its own Chrome OS ecosystem. The phased rollout to 11 countries in four months indicates Google is testing infrastructure capacity and user adoption patterns before a broader global launch, particularly in European markets where AI regulation remains uncertain.