Entries in Google Chrome (87)

Tuesday
Nov192024

Report: US DOJ seeks sweeping reforms for Google, including Chrome spin-off

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly escalating its antitrust case against Google, urging the presiding judge to order the tech giant to divest its Chrome browser, according to a report from Bloomberg. This drastic measure stems from the DOJ's assertion that Google has illegally monopolized the search market.

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Tuesday
Oct312023

Chrome for iOS lets you switch the address bar location

Google

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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Thursday
Aug242023

Chrome on iOS tests bottom address bar feature

The Verge

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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Friday
May052023

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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