Google Chrome introduces an AI Mode button in the address bar to make AI features more accessible, initially rolling out on iOS and Android in the United States with plans to expand to 160 additional countries and multiple languages.

New agentic capabilities accompany AI Mode, letting users pose complex questions and follow-ups directly within Search to deepen topic exploration and handle tasks more efficiently.

AI Mode is being expanded with features like visual search, deep research, and the ability to perform tasks such as reservations, while traditional keyword-based Google Searches remain available.

Disabling personalization can protect privacy, but may reduce usefulness; in enterprise and education settings, administrators must decide how much insight Google can gain into users’ search and work patterns.

Privacy and control concerns persist: Google touts ease of use and data security, yet questions remain about how much information is collected and how it’s used given the company’s data practices.

The shortcut consolidates taps and menu navigations, aligning with user habits around the Chrome search field to reduce friction and drive adoption.

Early testing on Chrome for iPad shows a clean, conversational interface that handles follow-ups smoothly and preserves context.

The change applies specifically to Chrome on mobile, not necessarily to other mobile browsers.

Google One subscribers receive two major security updates, including VPN by Google One for all users and dark web monitoring to enhance online safety across devices.

When activated, users can ask multi-step questions and follow-ups within a single conversational interface without leaving Search or opening another app.

Adoption indicators include international expansion, steady use by everyday searchers, and improved task completion without switching apps or tabs.

A Canvas feature added in July helps users build study plans and organize information across sessions, with integration to Google Lens for on-screen queries.