Chrome gets a makeover for its 10th anniversary

Google has been testing key Chrome changes for several months. The updated Hardware theme has undergone several iterations, and the redesign of the Android app has been going on for over a year. New customizable tab pages, an improved address bar, and other features have also been developed.

All of this leads to the current version of Chrome 69. It includes Google's new material design theme, with rounded tabs and a whiter appearance. The update for Android allows to activate the Modern Design indicator which has been largely finished for months. Interestingly, the iOS app now has the address bar at the bottom of the screen, just like the Chrome Home user interface that was in development for a year on Android, but finally canceled.

The address bar now displays the answers as you type, so you can find what you're looking for without even loading a search result. In addition, the New Tab page can now be customized with custom backgrounds and shortcuts. Other new features include a password generator, an enhanced auto fill and a "Switch to Tab" button if you are trying to visit an already open page.

Chrome 69 will begin to be deployed today for desktop platforms. It usually takes a few days for the Android version to be released, and then we will have a full article on it.