Chrome expanded the autofill function: now, with user permission, it accesses Gmail to locate information to fill forms. Sources mention flight confirmations, parcel tracking data, order information, and other details from incoming messages.
Earlier enhanced Chrome autofill used a name, passport number, email address, and physical addresses from Google accounts and related services, including Google Wallet. Now Gemini with Personal Intelligence is used in this function to search data in Gmail.
Practical meaning: users do not have to manually search emails for confirmations, receipts, or delivery updates before filling out a form. However, access to email content means convenience is directly tied to how transparently Chrome explains permissions and the data found.
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Why it matters
Possible consequence — less manual searching of emails when filling out forms, but at the same time greater sensitivity to mail access settings. The next observable signals will be official notices about the feature availability and user control. Substantial uncertainty remains around the list of supported forms, data handling, and actual limitations of the feature.