Chrome Gemini Adds 'Select from Screen' Tool, 3.5 Flash Now with Computer Control
Google rolls out a new "Select from screen" feature for the Gemini assistant in Chrome, letting you grab any text or image from the current tab and quickly add it to your query. Meanwhile, Gemini 3.5 Flash gains built-in computer-use capabilities via the API, enabling automated UI interaction and structured data extraction. Learn what these updates mean for everyday users and developers.
Chrome’s Built-in Gemini Gets Screen Selection Tool, 3.5 Flash Now Controls Computers
Google rolls out a handy "Select from screen" feature for Gemini in Chrome, letting you grab text or images from any tab and add them directly to your prompt. Plus, Gemini 3.5 Flash now includes built-in computer use capabilities for developers, enabling AI to interact with desktop interfaces like a human.
New Gemini 'Select from Screen' Feature for Chrome; 3.5 Flash Gains Computer Control Abilities
Google is rolling out a useful new tool for Gemini in Chrome—"Select from Screen." Click it, and your current tab highlights with a prompt to choose any text or image to ask Gemini. Your selection is automatically added as an image to the chat, making it easier to query on-screen info. This feature is coming with Chrome 149.
Google Gemini Bubble UI with Gradient Design: Testing Expansion
Google is expanding its test of the Gemini overlay bubble feature. Instead of disappearing entirely when users tap outside the overlay, the interface now collapses into a floating bubble with a prominent spark icon. Tapping the bubble instantly resumes the conversation, making AI interactions more persistent and convenient. In the latest version, Google adds a gradient color effect to the bubble, aligning with the blue-purple gradient of the Gemini overlay. This design shift, along with a new "Minimize Gemini" button, signals a more seamless and visually unified assistant experience. Get the full breakdown here.
Wear OS 7 Launches with Live Updates and Battery Improvements
Google officially released Wear OS 7 on June 16, rolling out the update to compatible Pixel Watch devices. This version introduces several feature upgrades and enhanced personalization, with Live Updates—real-time dynamic cards for tracking food delivery, navigation, and more without switching apps—standing out as the most notable improvement. Battery life has also been optimized for longer daily use.