Stop Typing: Chrome Now Autofills via Google Account

Fill your forms instantly using new seamless autofill, without a specific chrome profile.

Chrome now syncs loyalty cards, travel, and vehicle data via Wallet. Image: Google

Google is finally ending the era of manually typing addresses, phone numbers, and travel records by deeply integrating these details into a smarter autofill system. The browser giant is fundamentally changing how it handles your data, moving away from simple browser-based memory to a more integrated, account-based approach.

This latest Chrome Autofill update bridges the gap between your Google Account (Gmail, Wallet, saved addresses) and the Chrome browser interface on Desktop, iOS, and Android.

Today, Google announced a variety of updates to its famous autofill feature—which lets you automatically fill form details without typing. However, the latest update now deeply integrates with your Google Account. This means you can now autofill details directly from your account on any device, whether it's an Android mobile phone or a desktop browser.

Previously, Chrome’s autofill felt somewhat bound to the specific device or local browser profile you were using. With this update, Chrome uses the data already stored in your broader Google Account. This eliminates the dependency on browser profiles for autofilling details.

As long as you are signed into Chrome, the browser can now pull:

• Payment methods: Credit cards and loyalty info secure in Google Wallet.
• Contact information: Names, emails, and phone numbers from your Google Account.
• Addresses: Both work and home addresses saved in your Google Maps.

This creates a seamless "cloud" of identity data. If you update an address in Google Maps or your Google Account settings on your laptop, that data is immediately available for autofill on your iPhone or Android device—provided you are signed in.

Solving the "Fat Finger" Problem on Android

Stop typing on mobile with Chrome's instant address autofill update. Image: Google

The new update also addresses a very important usability flaw: the "Fat Finger" issue with autofill addresses on Android.

Previously, autofill suggestions on mobile were condensed into a single line. This often led to errors—specifically when a user had multiple addresses for the same contact name, or multiple credit cards from the same bank. 

Now, this update rolls out a fix by shifting autofill details to a two-line display. The details are expanded vertically, fixing the issue of identical names with different addresses. With this update, even before you click on the suggestion, you can easily differentiate between two closely related suggestions. Google Chrome shared an example where the name Elisa Beckett is clearly shown with two different addresses, making the correct choice obvious.

Smarter Travel and Wallet Integration

Perhaps the most sophisticated addition is the integration of travel data. Chrome can now "read" travel bookings stored in your Google Wallet to assist with related forms.

For example, if a rental car site asks for your flight arrival time and flight number to hold the car in case of delays, Chrome can help. In the past, this required switching tabs, searching your email for the confirmation, copying the flight number, and pasting it back. Now, Chrome autofill easily takes details of your flights directly from your Google Wallet and fills the form—though only with your permission, such as via a passkey.

Global Address Support

Autofill has historically struggled with non-US address formats. Google is rolling out specific fixes for this, starting with Mexico. In many regions, addresses rely on cross-streets or descriptions rather than simple house numbers. Chrome’s form logic has been updated to predict and populate these descriptive fields. Furthermore, Google has indicated that support for phonetic names (essential for users in Japan) is currently in development.

How to Manage Your Autofill Privacy

For users who prefer a "siloed" experience, where their browser does not automatically know their wallet contents, transparency is key. These features rely on the "Enhanced Autofill" settings and general Google Account sync settings.

To verify what Chrome is currently syncing:

• Go to Chrome Settings.
• Select You and Google.
• Click on Sync and Google services.
• Review Manage what you sync.

Recently, Google also introduced an option to expand autofill to save and fill in your passport number, driver's license, and even vehicle information like your VIN. Although everyone is concerned about privacy—and some may prefer to turn this feature off, the new autofill is undeniably handy and beneficial for those who want to fill in details without manually typing them again and again.

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