The Google Chrome app for iOS and Android It has just been updated with 5 new features. They are varied, they are going to change the way you search for content and, in general, they are going to offer you faster actions than current ones. They are small changes that polish the browser and certain details that, little by little, resemble the applications of the two main mobile operating systems.
As usual, Google prioritizes functions in its Android app, and sometimes forgets to integrate very interesting options into Apple phones. Now, all those users who use Google Chrome on iPhone They will greatly appreciate the browser update.
When will the news arrive? Google has announced on its blog that all—except one— They should be available around the world from now on, so you can take a look at Chrome to check it. In addition, it has not indicated an update number, so all the functions could arrive on the server side and appear by surprise without having to install nothing.
New actions in Google Chrome searches
The first novelty aims to save time. From now on, when you search for a local restaurant or business, Google Chrome will show you several actions—call, reviews, and address— before clicking on the search button.
From Google they know that the majority of searches for these places are to see reviews, navigate to their location or call by phone to make a reservation, so they have simplified the process so you don’t have to search for results until you find these options.
It is now available on all Android phones and tablets, but if you have an iPhone you will have to wait until autumn of this year to enjoy the feature.
New search bar on tablets
Continuing with the improvements, Google Chrome has redesigned search bar for Android tablets and iPads. This now houses the Material You design and shows More information about the websites, recommendations from the browser itself, etc. Furthermore, there is no need to wait, as it is now available on both operating systems.
Google Chrome understands your searches better
One of the most interesting new features is related to recommended results and learning from your actions. Chrome is now able to learn and study your previous searches to show you better answers.
If, for example, you usually start typing the word ‘schedules’ to get a result about the subway schedules, now Google will understand what you want and give you will offer the ideal recommendation above.
Trends in Chrome for iOS
Now, one of the new features that Google Chrome has announced is one of those options that has been on Android for a long time and makes the leap to iOS. The browser on Apple devices now will show trends below the search bar even before writing. The objective is for you to take a look at the most relevant events or searches in your area and, if they are of interest to you, inform yourself about them. This feature also comes to iPadOS.
More sports in the Discover feed
Lastly, Google has also touched the Discover feed on iOS and Android. Now this section shows new sports related cards and important matches. If you follow a team, or have shown interest in it, you will see relevant information about scores, news and events.
