Google Adds Gemini Screen Selection in Chrome 149 as 3.5 Flash Gains Computer Use
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Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 24
Google Adds Gemini Screen Selection in Chrome 149 as 3.5 Flash Gains Computer Use
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 24
Summary
Chrome 149 is rolling out a new Gemini “Select from screen” tool that lets users capture text or images from the current tab and drop them directly into a prompt.
Google paired that browser update with Gemini 3.5 Flash’s built-in computer use tool, now available in the Gemini API and replacing the standalone Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model.
Developers can use the native capability to build agents that operate across browser, mobile and desktop environments, with Google highlighting stronger long-horizon and enterprise automation performance.
Enterprise safeguards include required user confirmation for sensitive or irreversible actions and automatic task stops when indirect prompt injection is detected.