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Google rolls out Gemini in Chrome in 7 new countries - TechCrunch
Gemini in Chrome just hit 7 new countries. That's 2B+ users gaining AI-native browsing in a single rollout.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Google is embedding AI capabilities directly into Chrome's core experience across Asia Pacific, accelerating app-layer AI adoption and competing with Perplexity and Claude's browser integrations for real-time user engagement.
The key facts
5 to knowGemini in Chrome expanding to 7 new countries in Asia Pacific
Rollout includes Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea
New AI-powered 'Skills' feature in Chrome
Side-by-side browsing capability added
April 2026 deployment date
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