Google brings full AI Mode prompt box to Chrome address bar

Source: 9to5Google

Overview

Following last month’s big Gemini in Chrome update, AI Mode in Google’s desktop browser is getting its own upgrade in the address bar.

Previously, the integration in Chrome’s Omnibox was a button at the right that sent what you entered to AI Mode. (Tip: Right‑click the address bar to unselect “Always Show AI Mode Shortcuts” to disable.)

New Address‑Bar Prompt Box

The upgrade adds a plus menu at the left, similar to the one on google.com/ai.

When you make a selection, the address bar expands into a prompt box with “Ask anything,” “Describe your image,” and “Research anything” hints, surrounded by a whimsical four‑color glow.

We’re seeing this expanded AI Mode integration in Chrome version 145 of the desktop browser.

Plus Menu Options

• Most recent tabs – share the contents of open pages with AI Mode (useful for asking questions, summarizing sites, etc.).
• Add image
• Add file

Tools

• Create Images (Nano Banana)
• Deep Search
• Canvas – added in the latest AI Mode updates.

Gemini 3 Models

• Auto
• Pro