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Google Chrome Improves Tab Management with Sync Across Devices

Google Chrome is aiming to enhance user experience by introducing new features that ensure seamless browsing across multiple devices. The browser is bringing tab groups to iOS, enabling users to access their organized tabs on any device.

• Chrome users on iOS can now create and manage tab groups within the Chrome app.
• Users can long-press on a tab in the tab switcher to add it to an existing group or create a new one.
• They can even assign color codes to different groups for easy identification.

Tab Groups: A Feature Now Available on Android, iOS, and Desktop

This move marks a significant step towards feature parity with Safari, which has already incorporated tab groups. While Chrome initially introduced tab groups to desktop devices in 2020, it has now extended this functionality to Android and iOS, making it accessible across various platforms.

Sync Tab Groups Across Devices

Google Chrome is taking its tab group feature a step further by introducing cross-device syncing. This means that users will be able to access their tab groups seamlessly across their Android, iOS, and desktop devices.

• For instance, if you have a group of tabs open on your desktop for a travel itinerary, you can access that same group on your mobile device while planning your trip.
• This feature ensures continuity and eliminates the need to re-open tabs manually on different devices.

Proactive URL Suggestions: A New Feature for Seamless Browsing

Google Chrome is also experimenting with a feature called "URL suggestions" that proactively suggests recently opened tabs on one device to another.

• Imagine you were reading a lengthy article on your desktop and had to leave before finishing. Google Chrome will now suggest that same article on your mobile device so you can continue where you left off.
• This feature aims to reduce the frustration of searching for previously opened tabs across different devices.

Streamlining the Browsing Experience with Chrome

The introduction of tab group syncing and URL suggestions highlights Google's commitment to providing a seamless and intuitive browsing experience. By eliminating device boundaries and providing proactive assistance, Google Chrome aims to make browsing more convenient and enjoyable for users.

• These features aim to streamline the browsing experience across devices, making it easier to pick up where you left off, no matter what device you are using.