Google Chrome rolls out customisable toolbar shortcut for Android
Google
has been rather sceptical about changing Chrome's interface and layout, given
its vast user base. However, such changes may be in progress in its Chrome web
browser, with the addition of a customizable toolbar shortcut.
Google
on Android has been following a traditional approach with the toolbar with the
home button, address bar, tab switcher, and overflow menu, housing many such
actions.
According
to 9to5Google, Google now appears to be more widely rolling out a 'toolbar
shortcut' between the Omnibox and tab button/counter. One of three actions can
appear here: New tab (plus sign), Share, or Voice search (microphone).
By
default, the button users see is 'Based on your usage,' with Google providing a
'Current recommendation.' 'New tab' and 'Share' are already placed in the
overflow menu, while the 'Voice search' appears on tapping the address bar.
Toolbar
shortcuts date back to Chrome 92 for Android in July 2021. It was introduced to
some people as part of a regular A/B test. Even after version 101 went stable
on Tuesday, its availability has been much higher in the last few weeks,
although Google hasn't officially announced the features yet.
This
addition is a small change in a large scheme, but represents a non-negligible
UI addition to the Chrome layout for Android. Google should consider this
button a big enough improvement for users to roll out.
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