Google has integrated a 'Summarize page' shortcut into the Gemini overlay in Chrome for Android, allowing users to access AI-generated web page summaries directly within the browser.
Overview of the New Feature
The new 'Summarize page' feature has been added to Chrome's Gemini overlay on Android devices. Located above the Gemini input bar, the shortcut lets users quickly generate a condensed summary of any webpage without leaving the browser. This feature appears alongside other options like 'Share screen with Live' and 'Ask about page.'
Functionality and Availability
Upon tapping the 'Summarize page' shortcut, an animation occurs, leading to a floating window where a summarized version of the webpage is displayed. Users can further expand these summaries or ask additional questions within Chrome itself. The feature is available across standard browsing, Chrome Custom Tabs, Discover feeds, Google News, and search results on both stable and beta versions of Chrome for Android.
Impact of the Update
Generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash, the summaries are offered even if users select a different model, such as 2.5 Pro, in the main Gemini app. Previously, obtaining a summary required pasting a URL into Gemini chat. This integration within Chrome enhances the accessibility of Gemini and establishes the AI as a built-in assistant across Google's suite of applications.
