Chrome's New Gemini Feature Pulls Tracking and Flight Codes Right From Your Gmail

Filling out online forms often forces a frustrating dance between browser tabs. You need a tracking number, a flight confirmation, or an order ID, which means digging through your email inbox to copy and paste the correct string of numbers.

As reported by The Verge and TechCrunch, Google is updating Chrome's enhanced autofill to solve this exact friction. The browser can now use Gemini with Personal Intelligence to scan your Gmail inbox and suggest relevant details directly into form fields.

How it works in practice

Instead of manually searching for confirmation receipts or shipping updates, the updated autofill surfaces relevant data on the fly. According to TechCrunch, the capability can retrieve flight numbers, membership IDs, shipping tracking info, and recent purchase order numbers.

The feature functions similarly to how mobile operating systems automatically detect text-message verification codes. When you focus on a relevant form field, Chrome suggests the precise data pulled straight from your emails without requiring you to leave the page.

How to test and enable the feature

Google is rolling out the update to users in the United States starting today. To make sure you are ready to use it, follow these steps:

• Ensure you are using the latest version of Chrome on your desktop, Android, or iOS device.
• Open your browser settings and verify that Personal Intelligence is turned on for Gemini in Chrome.
• Navigate to any online form requiring order numbers, tracking info, or travel details to see the AI suggestions appear.
• Manage your data sharing permissions or disable the feature entirely within Chrome settings if you prefer manual input.

Is it worth using for your daily workflow?

If your routine involves heavy administrative work, repetitive data entry, or constant booking management, this integration saves valuable minutes. While security concerns around email scanning always exist, Google notes that sensitive data remains encrypted and under user control.

For professionals who regularly handle logistics or travel planning, eliminating the tab-switching habit removes a persistent workflow bottleneck.