Google just made it easier to use AI search in Chrome on mobile, as part of the tech giant's ongoing AI push.
With the latest update, there’s now a dedicated 'AI Mode' shortcut button right below the search bar when opening a new tab page in the Chrome app for iOS and Android.
This makes accessing Google’s most powerful AI search features quick and convenient, whether you want to ask detailed questions or explore a topic with follow-ups and related links.
While today's rollout has only been made available in the US, Google is set to expand it to 160 more countries and is adding support for several new languages, including Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese.
Whether you’re on mobile or desktop, Chrome users around the world will soon be able to take advantage of its AI search tools with just a tap.
What is AI Mode?
AI Mode in Chrome is a new feature designed to supercharge how you search for information using Google’s latest artificial intelligence technology.
It uses Gemini 2.5 model’s advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal capabilities to help with even your toughest questions.
Instead of using basic keyword searches, AI Mode lets you interact with Chrome in a more natural and conversational way, almost like you’re chatting with a smart assistant.
Like many of the leading AI tools, AI Mode brings smarter, context-aware search tools directly into your browser, helping you research topics, solve problems, or just satisfy your curiosity more efficiently, and it's all powered by Google.
New agentic capabilities
The latest update follows yesterday's announcement that Google will be launching new agentic capabilities to its AI Mode.
The new feature lets users ask complex questions and follow-ups to explore a topic directly within Search.
Currently, this new AI system is rolling out in the US to users who've opted into Google's Search Labs. However, given its debut in 180+ countries, it signals that global access is on the horizon.
“Our priority in Google Search is connecting you with high-quality information you can rely on,” Google explained on its Search Labs page.
“This new mode is rooted in our core quality and safety systems, but it’s still an early experiment and may make mistakes.”
This marks the third major update since Google first introduced AI Mode in March, when it began showcasing its agentic capabilities through features like restaurant bookings, and the Canvas tool for organizing study plans and projects.
Additionally, it now lets you use Google Lens to query what's on your desktop screen.
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