Google aims to enhance search activity and has unveiled a series of mobile Chrome updates. As part of these updates, when you tap on the address bar while browsing a webpage, the browser will display a list of suggested search queries related to the page you view. For instance, if you are reading a blog post about planning a trip to Japan, tapping the address bar will not only show your favorite sites and recent searches but also present a list of suggested searches related to your current topic of interest.
This feature functions similarly to Google Search’s autocomplete, but without requiring you to type anything. The good news is that this enhancement is available for both iOS and Android users, making the search experience more streamlined and intuitive across mobile platforms. Google’s rollout of these updates has already commenced, so users can expect to have access to this convenient feature in their Chrome browsers soon.
An upcoming update, initially available on Chrome for Android, will introduce a new feature that displays trending searches when you open a new tab. This enhancement allows users to quickly initiate investigations on trending topics directly from the new tab page. While Google Trends already showcases these popular search topics on the web, integrating it into the core functionality of Chrome’s mobile version will enable a broader audience to access and explore these trends conveniently.
Additionally, Google is making changes to its ‘touch to search’ feature on Android as part of this update. As per usual, users retain the ability to highlight a word or phrase on any webpage, triggering the context menu, which enables them to launch a search based on the selected text. However, the update introduces a new enhancement – a carousel of related searches will now automatically appear at the bottom of the screen, providing users with even more search options and related information. This feature aims to make the search experience more intuitive and efficient for Android users browsing the web on Chrome.
Moreover, Chrome on mobile will now display ten search suggestions instead of the previous six when you begin typing in the address bar. While this may seem like a subtle change, it aligns with Google’s objective of encouraging users to engage in more searches, subsequently increasing exposure to search ads. As part of their continuous effort to enhance the search experience, Google aims to provide users with a broader range of search options and relevant suggestions to streamline their browsing activities.
