Chrome adds Gemini-powered Gmail lookups to autofill suggestions for US users
Chrome is adding Gemini-powered access to Gmail to its enhanced autofill feature, so it can suggest details from emails when users fill in forms. This could save time spent searching for booking confirmations, receipts and delivery updates.
Suggestions may include parcel tracking numbers, flight or hotel booking details and recent purchase order numbers. Google says sensitive information shown in suggestions remains encrypted; users can manage autofill access in Chrome’s settings or turn the feature off. The rollout starts in the US for people who have Personal Intelligence enabled, on desktop, Android and iOS.
In short
- Chrome autofill can now draw details from Gmail.
- It can suggest tracking, travel and order information.
- The US rollout requires Personal Intelligence to be enabled.
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The case for
Supporters could argue that drawing on relevant email details makes routine forms quicker and reduces the need to search through inboxes for booking, delivery or purchase information. Keeping suggestions encrypted and letting users manage or disable access may offer convenience while preserving a degree of control.
The case against
Critics could argue that connecting an email account to form suggestions expands the amount of personal information processed in a browsing context, raising concerns about privacy, consent and possible mistakes in what gets surfaced or entered. Settings to manage or disable the feature may not fully address those concerns for users who prefer email and browsing data to remain separate.
Explained simply
Chrome is Google’s web browser, and autofill can fill in details such as names and addresses when someone completes an online form. Gmail is Google’s email service, where people may receive booking confirmations, receipts and delivery updates.
The feature links information in those emails with Chrome’s form suggestions, so users may not need to search their inbox for details such as a parcel number or hotel booking reference. Google says users can manage or switch off this access in Chrome’s settings, and that sensitive details shown in suggestions remain encrypted. The rollout is limited to US users with Personal Intelligence enabled.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Chrome’s enhanced autofill can now pull info from Gmail to help you fill out forms”.