India, Aug. 21 -- Gemini is moving closer to the center of Chrome on Android, but you do not have to give it a permanent place in your browser toolbar. Google lets users replace the Gemini shortcut with a more traditional Chrome function without uninstalling Gemini or disabling it elsewhere.

The distinction is important. Removing the shortcut is an interface change, not a removal of Google's AI assistant. Gemini remains available through its other entry points on the phone. The option is currently part of a gradual rollout to Android users in the US. If the Gemini icon does not appear in Chrome, the feature may not yet be available for your device or Google account.

You do not need to search through Android's system settings. The contro...