Chrome for iOS lets you switch the address bar location

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Google has announced that Chrome for iOS lets users move the address bar from the top to the bottom of the screen. The feature was first seen in a beta version earlier this year, and now it’s widely available. This is an optional change, and the default is still the top address bar in my Chrome app. But if you prefer the bottom one, you can switch it by going to Settings and choosing “address bar” or by long-pressing the bar and selecting “move address bar to bottom.”

This feature comes after a couple of years since Apple added a similar one to Safari in iOS 15. Google has also tested this feature on Chrome for Android, but today’s announcement is only for iOS users. Hopefully, they will bring it to Android soon.

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Chrome on iOS tests bottom address bar feature

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Google Chrome on iOS is testing a new feature that allows you to place the address bar at the bottom of the screen. This is a convenient option that brings the address bar within your thumb’s reach. (It’s worth noting that Apple introduced a similar feature for Safari with iOS 15 two years ago.) This new Chrome feature was spotted using the TestFlight version of the app. 

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Google's getting rid of the Chrome lock icon

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Do you know what the lock icon means on the Google Chrome browser? Well, you're not alone. That's why Google will replace this icon next to the web address bar with a version of the "tune" icon you see above. According to Google's research, only 11 percent of users realize it refers to HTTPS encryption. And some users think it means the site is trustworthy, which is an issue when phishing sites use the tech.

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Google Chrome on Android lets you lock Incognito tabs behind biometric authentication

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With this new feature rolling out on Android, you can hide what you browse privately in Incognito mode. Google is bringing the option to lock your Chrome Incognito sessions behind biometric authentication. So, if someone's using your phone, they can't see what you browse privately. (Of course, they can see the tabs you have in the regular Chrome browser.) 

When you have the feature enabled, you must verify your identity through face unlock or fingerprint every time you want to return to an Incognito tab after exiting Chrome or moving to another app. Google first started testing the feature on iOS. You can check if it's available on your Android device by heading into Settings > Privacy and Security > Lock Incognito tabs when you leave Chrome. 

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