A major side-panel update released for Chrome on Feb 12, 2026.nnKey FeaturesnIncludes ‘Auto Browse’, which allows Gemini to autonomously navigate tabs, fill forms, and summarize research while you stay on one page.nnUse CasenUsed by analysts to compare prices or features across multiple tabs without manual clicking and context switching.nnWhy Choose Gemini in Chrome?nIt integrates the Nano Banana image model and ‘Auto Browse’ directly into the browser, making the web an interactive data source.