Chrome for Android Gets Tab Search and Cross-Device Tab Group Sync
Discover seamless tab management with the latest update for Google Chrome on Android, featuring a new tab search bar and Tab Group sync across devices.
By Blip Tech
1 min read
Google Chrome for Android Updates
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Tab Search Introduction:
- Added a new search bar in the tab switcher to easily find and open tabs.
- The search function works with both regular and Incognito tabs.
- It searches across 'Last open tabs,' 'Bookmarks,' 'History,' and 'Search the web.'
- This feature is available in Chrome 133 for Android.
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Tab Group Sync:
- Tab groups can now be synced across devices signed into Chrome.
- A new 2×2 icon at the top of the tab grid allows access to these synced groups.
- Users can control this feature under 'Settings > Advanced > Tabs,' with an option to automatically open tab groups from other devices (enabled by default).
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Additional Features:
- Inactive tabs are moved to a dedicated section above the tab grid after 21 days (customizable to 7 or 14 days).
- There is an option to archive duplicate tabs, keeping only the most recently used copy.
- Tabs inactive for 60 days can be automatically closed and accessed via History.
