Chrome for Android Previews New ‘Appearance’ Settings with Dark Mode and Toolbar Shortcut Customization

Google is streamlining Chrome for Android with a new 'Appearance' settings section, making it easier to manage dark mode and toolbar shortcuts.

8 months ago

New 'Appearance' Section in Chrome for Android

Description: Google is introducing a new 'Appearance' section in the settings menu of Chrome for Android, which will house existing 'Theme' and 'Toolbar shortcut' settings.
Location: The update is currently available in the Canary release channel and can be enabled as a flag.
Impact: This change aims to streamline and clean up the settings menu, making key appearance options more accessible. It also aligns with similar settings on Chrome's desktop version, enhancing user familiarity across platforms.
Future Updates: The 'Appearance' section could potentially include additional features like a bottom-bar UI option in future updates.