Google is rolling out some updates to its Chrome web browser that should make it easier to quickly find the information you need, whether you’re downloading lots of files or just browsing the web.
Perhaps the most notable change to Google Search is that Chrome for Android now shows trending Google searches directly in the address bar. iOS users will be able to access the feature sometime “later this year”.
Trending searches (viewed center) are great for staying updated about current events. Bringing this feature to mobile is useful for people who are often on the go. Image: Google
Contextual search suggestions will also now appear in the address bar for Chrome mobile users on iOS and Android on “eligible sites.” For example, when you’re researching vacation spots, the browser may suggest searches for local restaurants or tourist attractions.
Android users can take advantage of the browser’s Touch to Search feature to find searches related to highlighted topics, and the Chrome address bar will now display 10 search suggestions to iOS users instead of the previous six a feature that’s expected to be available to Android users. was already available.
Google is also introducing a redesigned downloads experience in Chrome for desktop on MacOS, Windows and ChromeOS that makes it easier to interact with your recently downloaded files.
Now located at the top right of the Chrome address bar, the new download tray features an animated ring that displays download progress and opens briefly upon completion before automatically dismissing for uninterrupted browsing. new tray will also be listed All Of files you’ve downloaded within the last 24 hours, with options listed directly within the tray to open, pause/resume, retry, or cancel the download in the respective downloads folder.
If you prefer, you can also configure the download tray not to open at all. I’m glad it no longer clutters up the bottom of my browser window. Image: Google
