Google is experimenting with a new way to handle one of the most tedious parts of browsing: filling out forms. Internally dubbed “Project Autofill @memory,” this feature aims to integrate Gemini directly into Chrome’s text fields. Instead of waiting for the browser to guess which address or phone number you need, a simple keyboard “@@” shortcut could soon let you autofill any form in Chrome using your saved credentials data.
Type @@ to autofill: Google Chrome tests a smarter way to “invoke” your data
As spotted by SammyGuru, the feature is currently appearing in Chrome Canary. With this new trigger, typing “@@” into any text field pops up a compact search bar. From there, you can search for specific details—like a secondary email, a specific business address, or a phone number—and insert them instantly.
Chrome’s current autofill approach is “passive,” as the browser tries to detect what a form is asking for. Sometimes the browser gets it wrong, or it doesn’t trigger at all. However, with the new searchable interface, you can pull up exactly what you need even if the website hasn’t properly labeled its text boxes.
Where Gemini fits in
The most interesting part of this project is the involvement of Gemini. According to on-screen messages discovered during testing, Gemini will eventually be able to “recall” personal information from across various Google apps. This suggests it could potentially pull data from your Calendar, Gmail, or Docs to help you fill out a page. So, it won’t rely solely on the contact info you’ve manually saved in Chrome settings.
However, in this early version, the system seems to be focused on standard address and contact information. The full integration with other Google apps appears to be a work in progress. Still, Google’s goal seems to be to make Gemini a central “memory” for your digital life.
It’s noteworthy that the feature is still in the testing phase in the Canary channel. Plus, a mobile version for Android is also in the works. There is no official release date yet, but let’s hope to get more news on this soon.
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