Google is expanding the capabilities of AI-powered search inside Google Chrome with a major upgrade for mobile users. The company announced that AI Mode in Chrome can now use additional inputs such as open tabs and images when performing searches on phones.
The update is designed to make mobile search more contextual and interactive, allowing users to search using information already visible in Chrome instead of manually typing everything.
Chrome AI Mode Gets Smarter on Mobile
With the latest enhancement, AI Mode in Chrome can now understand:
- Open browser tabs
- Images on your device or screen
- Combined contextual inputs during search
This means users can ask more natural and complex questions while browsing on mobile devices.
For example, someone comparing products across multiple tabs could ask AI Mode to summarize differences, recommend the best option, or explain features without manually copying information between pages.
Search Using Tabs and Images
The new functionality allows Chrome’s AI Mode to work with richer context directly from the browsing session.
Users can:
- Reference currently open tabs in queries
- Search using screenshots or images
- Combine visual and text-based prompts
- Get contextual AI-powered answers while browsing
The feature aims to reduce friction between searching, researching, and multitasking on mobile devices.
A More Contextual AI Search Experience
Google continues pushing AI deeper into Chrome and Search experiences. By integrating browsing context directly into AI Mode, Chrome becomes more than just a browser — it evolves into an AI-assisted research and productivity tool.
This aligns with Google’s broader strategy around:
- Multimodal AI interactions
- Context-aware search
- Conversational browsing
- AI-enhanced productivity on mobile
The update may be especially useful for shopping comparisons, trip planning, learning workflows, and productivity tasks where users frequently switch between tabs and visual content.
Available on Phones
Google confirmed the upgraded AI Mode experience is rolling out for Chrome on phones, bringing more advanced AI-assisted search capabilities to mobile users.
The company also shared additional details about the feature rollout and usage.
We’ve upgraded your search experience in Chrome. Now you can use inputs like open tabs and images when you search with AI Mode in Chrome on your phone.
Learn more: https://t.co/zTYgDrSt6s pic.twitter.com/UFgnP4bjDB
— Chrome (@googlechrome) May 21, 2026
Why This Update Matters
The addition of tab-aware and image-aware AI search in Chrome signals a broader shift toward contextual browsing experiences powered by AI.
Instead of relying only on typed keywords, browsers are increasingly understanding:
- What users are viewing
- What images they interact with
- What tasks they are trying to complete
As AI Mode evolves, Chrome could become a central hub for conversational search and intelligent multitasking across mobile devices.
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