Gemini is now available in the Chrome sidebar outside the US with Russian language support

Google Expands Access to Gemini in Chrome

Google has added the AI chatbot Gemini to the Chrome browser for new regions. The feature is now available to users in India, Canada, and New Zealand.

What’s New
FeatureHow It WorksSide PanelIn the desktop version of Chrome, a user can ask Gemini about the content of an open tab. The bot pulls data from Gmail, Keep, Google Drive, and YouTube.Content ComparisonWith Gemini you can compare materials located in different tabs, which is handy when researching products or articles.Multiple Tab OverviewYou can specify several pages at once and pose a general question.Question GenerationThe bot generates a series of clarifying questions to reinforce understanding of what was read.Language SupportIn addition to English, Gemini now supports major Indian dialects, Russian, and several other languages.

Integrations with Google Services
* Gmail, Calendar, Maps – the bot can access data from these apps for more personalized answers.

* YouTube – Gemini can summarize video content and provide a timeline of key moments.

* Emails – you can write an email directly from the panel; the bot will help craft the text.

Visual Content
Google has integrated the Nano Banana 2 image generator, which allows users to edit pictures. For example, a user can upload a photo of a room and ask to add new interior items.

Accessibility
* iOS – in India Gemini will appear in the Chrome version for Apple devices; the chatbot will be accessible via the address bar.

* Google AI Pro/Ultra subscriptions – features already available to subscribers in the U.S. are not yet rolled out to other countries.

Thus, Google is expanding Chrome’s functionality, making Gemini a more powerful and convenient assistant for users worldwide.