Google Chrome for iOS Now Lets You Move Address Bar to Bottom

Google has officially announced that its Chrome browser for iOS is receiving an exciting update: the ability to shift the address bar from the top of the screen to the bottom.

While early glimpses of this feature emerged in a beta version of the browser earlier this year, it's now rolling out widely.

The best part? You don't need to update your browser; the feature is available on your phone right away.

This adjustment is entirely optional. As of my current Chrome app, the default configuration still places the address bar at the top of the screen.

However, if you prefer the convenience of having it at the bottom, you can easily make the switch. You can access this feature by navigating to the "address bar" option in the Settings menu or by performing a long-press on the bar itself and selecting "move address bar to bottom."

Google introduced this option a couple of years after Apple introduced a similar feature in its Safari browser for iOS 15.

Initially met with some controversy, this change has won over many users, including myself. I find it more comfortable not to have to reach to the top of the screen just to type a URL or search term.

If you haven't embraced this feature yet, I'd recommend giving it a try for a few weeks to see if it enhances your browsing experience.

It's worth noting that while Google has previously experimented with allowing Chrome users to relocate the address bar on Android, this announcement specifically applies to the iOS version of the browser.

Let's hope that this feature expansion extends to Android in the near future.