Google is rolling out a significant update to its Chrome app with the goal of bringing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to users faster. A dedicated shortcut for Chrome mobile AI mode now appears on the new tab page on Android and iOS devices. This move is part of the company’s strategy to bring AI technology to the core of the browser experience.

How will the Chrome AI mode shortcut work on mobile?

Google has begun rolling out this feature for Android and iOS users in the US. When you open a new tab, an AI mode shortcut appears just below the search bar. By tapping this button, users can directly access Google’s AI-powered search experience, significantly simplifying access to AI features.

Google introduced AI mode through its Labs program in March. The company opened the chatbot to all US users at its I/O 2025 event in May. This shortcut is now planned to be available in over 160 countries soon. Additionally, users with AI mode Pro and Ultra subscriptions receive higher usage limits.

This AI Mode shortcut demonstrates Google’s efforts to enrich not only search results but the entire browsing experience with AI. Users will now be able to get faster answers to complex queries, summarize content, or turn to AI for creative tasks. This move also aims to increase user engagement on mobile devices.

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