Google launches 4 interesting new features for Google Chrome on iPhone
Google has announced a series of updates to the Chrome browser on iOS. These new features range from image search improvements with Google Lens to storage saving tools and improved online shopping. With these new features, Google seeks to make Chrome an increasingly integrated option for iOS users, expanding its functionality without leaving the browser.
As we can read in the Google blog, one of the most prominent functions is the possibility of integrating text and images into searches with Google Lens. This tool allows you to perform more complex and accurate searches by adding words to the visual query, making it easier to find exactly what you're looking for with a simple image and additional description.
Among the updates, Google has added the option to save Chrome files and photos directly to Google Drive or Google Photos, a useful feature for those who need to free up space on their devices. Now, when downloading a file from the browser, users can select "Save to Google Drive", which will create a dedicated folder to store content downloaded from Chrome. For photos, simply long press and select "Save to Google Photos".
Another novelty that allows users to find the best offers when shopping online. This tool, currently only available in the United States, displays a "good deals" notification when the browser detects appropriate prices for the products the user is browsing. Google's Shopping Insights feature highlights details about price history and purchase options. It is planned to expand this tool to other regions in the coming months.
Google has also made it easier to access maps in Chrome for iOS. When the browser detects an address on a web page, it underlines it, allowing the user to see a minimap by clicking on it. This option helps find locations without switching to Google Maps, and is expected to continue rolling out globally in the coming months.
In addition, these updates coincide with upcoming developments in the iOS operating system, where users will receive additional improvements in December, adding more variety to Apple devices and their integration with Google tools. In addition, a new iOS beta version is now available that paves the way for these new features.