Chrome in the design of new materials: how to activate

Since Tuesday, Google is deploying the latest version of Chrome. At first glance, Chrome 68 looks like what we have been doing for years. But well hidden in the settings is an option that activates the parts of the new material design.

On the desktop, Chrome looks more rounded in its new look, like the address bar (search box) and the tabs have a rounded appearance. Overall, however, the changes are still limited. Much more drastic are the innovations in the iPhone version.

New navigation for iPhone users

On the iPhone, Google moves the front and back buttons to the bottom of the screen, which facilitates the Even use on large smartphones can reach from one hand. Access to open tabs, settings, and a new search button has also been moved, as has been the case for other mobile browsers for a long time. Microsoft, for example, has placed navigation since the beginning of its still relatively young browser for iOS and Android.

How to Enable Material Design on Your Desktop and Smartphone

Do not Forget: Before To Activate Parts Of The New Theme, Chrome Should Be updated with the latest version.

Chrome Desktop:

1. Navigate to: chrome: // flags / # top-chrome-md (copy in address bar)
2. For "User Interface Layout chrome browser, set default Change Refresh
3. Restart Chrome

Chrome Android

1. Go to: chrome: // flags / # top-chrome-md (copy to address bar )
2. Search "chrome modern design" and select option "enabled"
3. Restart Chrome

Chrome iOS

1. Go to: chrome: // flags / # top-chrome-md (copy in the address bar)
2. Search for "UI Refresh Phase 1" and select the option "enabled"
3. Restart Chrome

Apparently, Chrome 68 for Android does not yet contain the design

A Reddit user posted a video that describes the "new" Chrome on the iPhone in all its glory shows.

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