A shift toward hands-free browsing is taking shape as Google adds deeper automation to its web browser, aiming to reduce the time users spend on routine online tasks.
Google has introduced Auto Browse, a new Gemini 3-powered feature in Chrome that can independently handle online activities such as booking flights, filling forms, or reordering past purchases with discounts applied. The feature is now available to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US.
Auto Browse goes beyond basic autofill. Instead of only inserting saved details, it actively navigates websites, clicks through menus, logs into accounts using stored passwords, and completes multi-step processes while the user focuses elsewhere. In a demonstration, Gemini was asked to reorder a previously purchased winter jacket. The AI opened a new tab, accessed the retailer’s website, checked order history, identified the correct item, and moved to the checkout page before stopping for user approval.
However, the feature comes with important conditions. Auto Browse does not run locally on a user’s device. All actions are streamed through Google’s servers, and page content may be logged to the user’s account if activity tracking is enabled. Google has not clarified whether this data will be used for future AI training.
Usage limits also apply. AI Pro subscribers can run up to 20 Auto Browse tasks per day, while AI Ultra users get a higher cap of 200 tasks daily. Google has indicated that access for free users may be introduced later, likely with stricter limits.
Alongside Auto Browse, Gemini is becoming a permanent part of Chrome’s interface. The AI assistant now appears in a persistent sidebar instead of a temporary pop-up. From this panel, users can access information from Gmail, Google Calendar, Maps, and Flights without switching tabs.
Google has also integrated its image generator, Nano Banana, into the sidebar. Users can edit images directly by describing changes in text, without downloading or opening separate tools.
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