Chrome on iOS just got a thumb-friendly upgrade here's how to get it

Date:
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:17:46 +0000

Description:
Google has changed the layout of Chrome for iOS, but curiously the new
feature isnt yet on Android.

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Tired of stretching your thumb for the URL bar while using one of the best browsers on your phone? Theres good news, as Google has just moved Chromes address bar to the bottom of the display on iOS. However, its not been done
in the way youd expect.

Thats because Google has announced the feature has rolled out for Chrome for iOS, but not for the Chrome browser on Android. Thats particularly perplexing given Android is managed and developed by Google itself. To find out how to
do it, see our instructions in the section below.

Moving the address bar to the bottom of the screen makes sense from an ergonomic standpoint. As phones have gotten larger, stretching your thumb to reach the URL bar has become harder and harder. Placing it lower down makes
it far easier to tap the bar, an action most of us do repeatedly throughout the day.

Still, its unusual to see Google prioritize iOS over its own Android ecosystem. Perhaps iOS users have been more vocal in requesting the feature
as it is more established on Apples operating system, in part thanks to it landing on Safari in 2021. Whatever the cause, its a strange situation. When will it launch on Android? (Image credit: Future)

So, how do you enable this feature in Chrome on iOS? That part is pretty simple: just tap and hold on the address bar , then tap Move Address Bar to Bottom . If you want to move it back, simply tap and hold again, then select Move Address Bar to Top. Alternatively, you can change the bars position in Chromes settings.

Given how much size and shape variety there is among the best Android phones
, we cant imagine this feature will remain an iOS exclusive for long. That said, Googles blog post didnt mention when it might arrive on Android, so anyone not running an iPhone is going to have to wait for now.

The feature was teased a back in August , so youd think Google would give Android users a similar amount of notice before it launches on the iOS competitor. Google did actually test the feature on Android in 2020,
according to Android Police , but eventually ditched it.

Its just the latest feature that Google has recently rolled out to Chrome. Earlier in October, it brought out five new updates , including better autocomplete, typo corrections, bookmark search, and more. Now, the latest change is bringing it just a little closer to its Safari rival. You might
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