Chrome address bar is now where you want it to be
Google Chrome is following in Safari's footsteps by introducing a new feature that allows users to move the Chrome address bar to the bottom of the screen, enhancing user accessibility and interaction.
This feature, which has recently been tested on iOS devices via the Testflight app, brings a welcome change to the browsing experience, making one-handed navigation more convenient.
Taking inspiration from Safari, Google Chrome is innovating its design to provide users with the option of placing the address bar at the bottom of the screen. This shift is designed to cater to users who find it more ergonomic to navigate their favorite browser with the address bar situated at the bottom.
The change was first spotted by Steve Moser on X.
Google Chrome for iOS updated with Bottom Omnibox Setting. It was just added to the Testflight version of Chrome for iOS.
Link below with more screenshots and info: pic.twitter.com/W8Lrnc7GrX— Steve Moser (@SteveMoser) August 23, 2023
Why is the Chrome address bar moving all of a sudden?
The Chrome address bar, a central element of the browsing experience, has been a staple at the top of the screen since its inception. However, the recent move to allow users to relocate it to the bottom reflects a growing trend toward optimizing user interaction. With mobile devices getting larger and browsing becoming a predominant activity, the new placement offers easier access, particularly on taller screens.
Chrome's new feature doesn't just stop at relocating the address bar. It also introduces enhanced customization options. Users can now personalize their browsing experience by rearranging elements to suit their preferences. This level of flexibility aligns with Chrome's commitment to user-centric design.
Read also: Google Chrome for iOS now lets you add web apps to your home screen
How to change the location of the Chrome address bar
Safari was one of the pioneers in moving the address bar to the bottom, and its users have enjoyed this feature for over two years now.
Chrome's decision to follow suit not only acknowledges Safari's user-centric innovation but also highlights the importance of staying attuned to users' changing needs.
Enabling the address bar at the bottom of Chrome is expected to be a straightforward process. Users can look forward to a seamless transition by accessing the settings and locating the new customization option, only available on the latest version of Chrome on iOS.
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Uhh, this has already been possible – I am not sure how but remember my brother telling me about it. I’m not a whatsapp user so not sure of the specifics, but something about sending the image as a file and somehow bypassing the default compression settings that are applied to inbound photos.
He has also used this to share movies to whatsapp groups, and files 1Gb+.
Like I said, I never used whatsapp, but I know 100% this isn’t a “brand new feature”, my brother literally showed me him doing it, like… 5 months ago?
Martin, what happened to those: 12 Comments (https://www.ghacks.net/chatgpt-gets-schooled-by-princeton-university/#comments). Is there a specific justifiable reason why they were deleted?
Hmm, it looks like the gHacks website database is faulty, and not populating threads with their relevant cosponsoring posts.
The page on ghacks this is on represents the best of why it has become so worthless, fill of click-bait junk that it’s about to be deleted from my ‘daily reads’.
It’s really like “Press Release as re-written by some d*ck for clicks…poorly.” And the subjects are laughable. Can’t wait for “How to search for files on Windows”.
> The page on ghacks this is on represents the best of why it has become so worthless, fill of click-bait junk…
Sadly, I have to agree.
Only Martin and Ashwin are worth subscribing to.
Especially Emre Çitak and Shaun are the worst ones.
If ghacks.net intended “Clickbait”, it would mark the end of Ghacks Technology News.
Ghacks doesn’t need crappy clickbaits. Clearly separate articles from newer authors (perhaps AIs and external sales person or external advertising man) as just “Advertisements”!
We, the subscribers of Ghacks, urge Martin to make a decision.
because nevermore wants to “monetize” on every aspect of human life…
“Threads” is like the Walmart of Social Media.
How hard can it be to clone a twitter version of that as well? They’re slow.
Yes, why not mention how large the HD files can be?
Why, not mention what version of WhatsApp is needed?
These omissions make the article feel so bare. If not complete.
Sorry posted on the wrong page.
such a long article for such a simple matter. Worthless article ! waste of time
I already do this by attaching them via the ‘Document’ option.
I don’t know what’s going on here at Ghacks but it’s obvious that something is broken, comments are being mixed whatever the article, I am unable to find some of my later posts neither. :S
Quoting the article,
“As users gain popularity, the value of their tokens may increase, allowing investors to reap rewards.”
Besides, beyond the thrill and privacy risks or not, the point is to know how you gain popularity, be it on social sites as everywhere in life. Is it by being authentic, by remaining faithful to ourselves or is it to have this particular skill which is to understand what a majority likes, just like politicians, those who’d deny to the maximum extent compatible with their ideological partnership, in order to grab as many of the voters they can?
I see the very concept of this Friend.tech as unhealthy, propagating what is already an increasing flaw : the quest for fame. I won’t be the only one to count himself out, definitely.
@John G. is right : my comment was posted on [https://www.ghacks.net/2023/08/23/what-is-friend-tech/] and it appears there but as well here at [https://www.ghacks.net/2023/07/08/how-to-follow-everyone-on-threads/]
This has been lasting for several days. Fix it or at least provide some explanations if you don’t mind.
> Google Chrome is following in Safari’s footsteps by introducing a new feature that allows users to move the Chrome address bar to the bottom of the screen, enhancing user accessibility and interaction.
Firefox did this long before Safari.
Basically they’ll do anything except fair royalties.