Chrome for iPhone and iPad now includes Gemini built into the address bar. Tap Page Tools at the top of Chrome, then Ask Gemini to chat about the page you are on, summarize it, or build an FAQ, all without leaving the browser.
This guide covers what you need before Gemini in Chrome shows up on your device, how to turn it on, what it can do, and why it might not appear yet.
What You Need Before You Start
Gemini in Chrome for iPhone and iPad is rolling out gradually. To use it, you need to be 18 or over and in a supported region, currently the United States with Chrome’s language set to English. You also need the latest version of Chrome from the App Store, and you must be signed in to your Google Account. It does not work in Incognito mode.
How Do You Turn On and Use Gemini in Chrome for iPhone?
- Update Chrome to the latest version from the App Store.
- Open Chrome and sign in with your Google Account if you have not already.
- Tap Page Tools at the top of the browser. On an eligible device, the Google Lens icon in the address bar changes to a Gemini icon.
- The first time you use it, follow the onscreen prompts to opt in to Gemini in Chrome.
- Tap Ask Gemini to start a chat about the page you are on.
By default, Gemini can see the page you currently have open, so you can ask questions about it directly. A floating chat box appears with suggested actions like Summarize Page, which gives you the key takeaways, and Create FAQ About This Topic, which builds FAQs from the page and similar sites. You can keep browsing while Gemini generates its answer and reopen the chat when it is ready.
You can also start a chat without Page Tools. Tap More in Chrome, then Ask Gemini, to open the same floating chat box from the browser menu.
FAQ
Why don’t I see Gemini in Chrome on my iPhone?
Gemini in Chrome for iOS is rolling out gradually and is currently limited to users 18 and over in the United States with Chrome’s language set to English. Make sure Chrome is updated to the latest version and that you are signed in. If you meet all the requirements and still do not see it, the rollout may not have reached your account yet.
Does Gemini in Chrome work in Incognito mode?
No. Gemini in Chrome is not available while you are browsing in Incognito mode on iPhone or iPad.
What can Gemini in Chrome actually do?
It can summarize the page you are on, build an FAQ based on that page and similar sources, and answer questions you type or ask about what you are currently browsing, all from a floating chat box that stays out of your way while you keep browsing.
Is Gemini in Chrome different from the standalone Gemini app?
Yes. Gemini in Chrome is built directly into the browser’s address bar and Page Tools menu, focused on the page you are viewing. The standalone Gemini app is a separate, general-purpose assistant you open on its own.
Chrome’s AI Assistant Is Now on Your iPhone
Gemini in Chrome brings the same page-aware AI assistant from desktop and Android to iPhone and iPad. If it has not shown up for you yet, double check you are signed in, updated, and outside Incognito mode, then check back as the rollout continues.
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