Chrome Android notification security gets Gemini AI boost

Chrome on Android is about to get a lot smarter—and a bit more protective. Google is rolling out a new AI-powered feature to help users deal with sketchy website notifications, and it’s part of a broader push to tighten Chrome Android notification security.

You’ve probably seen the little pop-up asking if a website can send you notifications. Sometimes it’s useful, like for breaking news alerts or app-like web features. But it’s also one of the easiest ways for shady websites to blast your phone with spam, misleading links, or even malicious content. That’s where this new tool comes in.

Powered by Gemini Nano, Google’s on-device AI model, Chrome will now analyze notifications as they come in and flag ones that seem suspicious. If it detects something off, you’ll get a warning with options to unsubscribe, see what was blocked, or whitelist the site if it was flagged by mistake. The best part? This all happens on your device, so your data stays private.

This Chrome Android notification security update comes alongside improvements to Enhanced Protection Mode, which is expanding to Android and will now catch more than just phishing attempts. With AI-driven safeguards and broader scam detection, Google’s making mobile browsing a lot less stressful—especially for users who rely on web notifications.