The development was first highlighted by Leo on X, who shared that Google has begun testing Gemini integration alongside agentic features in Chrome’s Android version. These findings are based on newly discovered references within Chromium, the open-source codebase that forms the foundation of the Chrome browser.
Additional insight comes from a Chromium post, where a Google engineer explained the recent increase in Chrome’s binary size. According to the engineer, "Binary size is increased because this change brings in a lot of code to support Chrome Glic, which will be enabled in Chrome Android in the near future," suggesting that the infrastructure needed for Gemini support is already being added. For those unfamiliar, “Glic” is the internal codename used by Google for Gemini within Chrome.
While the references do not reveal exactly how Gemini will function inside Chrome for Android, they strongly indicate that Google is actively preparing the feature. The integration could mirror the experience offered by Microsoft Copilot in Edge for Android. In such a setup, users might see a floating Gemini button that allows them to summarize webpages, ask follow-up questions, or request contextual insights without leaving the browser.
On desktop platforms, Gemini in Chrome already offers similar functionality by using the content of open tabs to provide contextual assistance. This includes summarizing articles, comparing information across multiple pages, and helping users quickly understand complex topics. However, Gemini’s desktop integration is still not widely available. Users who do have access can launch it using Alt + G on Windows or Ctrl + G on macOS.
The potential arrival of Gemini in Chrome for Android could make AI-powered browsing more accessible to a wider audience, especially as mobile devices remain the primary way many users access the internet. Agentic capabilities could help automate common tasks such as researching topics, extracting key points from long articles, or navigating complex websites more efficiently.
At present, Google has not confirmed when Gemini will officially roll out to Chrome for Android. However, the appearance of multiple references in Chromium suggests that development is progressing steadily. With Google continuing to expand Gemini across its ecosystem, an official announcement regarding its availability on Android is expected in the near future.
