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Google Makes It Easier to Access AI Mode in Chrome on iOS and Android

Google added an AI Mode shortcut to Chrome mobile to boost AI chatbot use in Search, with plans to expand to 160 countries and support multiple languages.

  • On Wednesday, Google began rolling out an update adding an AI Mode shortcut to the New Tab page in the Google Chrome app on Android and iOS in the United States.
  • The feature began in Labs and later received broader rollout at I/O, with Google aggressively pushing AI Mode to compete with Perplexity AI and OpenAI's ChatGPT.
  • The new AI Mode button sits under the Google Search bar on a Chrome New Tab, next to Incognito mode on iPhone and Android, requiring users to tap it to access the optional chatbot AI Mode.
  • Making AI Mode easier to access may increase discovery and use as the minor tweak helps general users of Google Search find AI Mode and nudges them from competitor AI tools.
  • In the near future, Google plans to expand the shortcut to 160 additional countries with languages like Hindi and Japanese, while adding agentic capabilities and Gemini 2.5 Pro model support.
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Google has taken a significant step to bring its artificial intelligence tool closer to mobile device users, facilitating access to AI Mode from Chrome on iOS and Android. From now on, by opening a new tab in the browser, users will find a dedicated button just below the search bar, allowing them to start complex queries or perform follow-up questions without leaving the navigation environment. This change seeks to naturally integrate the AI usa…

Google announced it is making access to AI Mode in Chrome on mobile devices significantly easier, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing TechCrunch. Quick access to AI Mode will become standard for mobile Chrome. Users will now be able to activate AI Mode directly from the browser—a dedicated button will appear under the search bar on the New Tab page. AI Mode allows you to ask complex questions, receive detailed answers, and refine your search withou…

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TechCrunch broke the news in United States on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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