Learn more about the Google service to protect the data of Chrome users.

(MENAFN – Youm7) Google announced some time ago that it was working on testing a new feature to protect Chrome browser user data through smartphones and iOS smart devices, according to Russia Today.

The company said the new feature it has started testing with a specific number of smartphone owners will allow Chrome browser users through phones to turn on private browsing mode, which means the user will be able to shut down the browser and the tabs it uses by relying on face identification or fingerprint technologies.

When this feature is enabled, the browser will automatically hide open tabs when closed directly, and these signs will not appear on the screen until the user’s identity is confirmed by the previously mentioned techniques. .

To take advantage of this feature on iPhones, the user will have to open the Chrome browser, then press the three dots that appear to the right of the home page from the top, then the Settings option, then the Privacy option. , then tap the Lock incognito tabs option when you close Chrome.

Google has recently made an effort to provide its browser with many new technologies to attract the greatest number of users, especially since other Microsoft or Mozilla browsers have seen remarkable progress in terms of functionality over the two years. last years.

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