Chrome extends advanced autofill on phones through Google Wallet for iOS and Android

Alphabet’s Google is rolling out additional autofill capabilities in the Chrome browser for smartphones, tying the feature to Google Wallet for users on both iOS and Android.

In a post on the Google Blog published June 23, the company said the update is meant to put more commonly used information “at your fingertips,” without requiring users to retype details during checkout or form filling. Google did not outline a device-by-device rollout schedule or timing beyond the announcement.

Google said the expanded autofill will support passport details and payment information, alongside other saved data categories that can be used when completing actions on mobile sites and services.

The update reflects a broader push by Google to reduce friction in mobile interactions by combining browser convenience features with Wallet’s role as a central place for payment and identity-related details.

Chrome’s autofill functionality is familiar to users of modern browsers, but anchoring additional autofill to Google Wallet is notable because Wallet is also positioned by Google as a way to manage credentials and payment methods across experiences on the web and in apps.

Alphabet did not describe how users will control the new autofill categories, what permissions or settings apply, or whether the same data sources will be used across every region or website experience. The company also did not provide metrics on adoption or expected engagement impact.

The announcement did not specify whether the feature applies to specific Chrome versions, whether it works with particular payment flows, or how it behaves when users have multiple Wallet profiles or payment instruments saved.

For the market, the move is another example of Alphabet using Chrome as a distribution channel for Google Wallet capabilities, potentially reinforcing Wallet’s relevance as consumers shift spending and identity workflows to mobile browsers.