Google Chrome Upgrades: Local Shortcuts, Redesigned Address Bar, Personalized Suggestions, and Live Sports Cards

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Chrome Actions for local searches allows quick access to shortcut buttons like 'Call' and 'Directions'
Google Chrome announces new features for enhanced search experience
Live sports cards provide automatic updates with latest scores and highlights from recent games
New features include local search shortcuts, redesigned address bar, personalized suggestions, and live sports cards
Redesigned address bar ensures full use of larger tablet screens
Shortcut suggestions based on past searches appear higher in search results
Trending search suggestions allow users to see popular searches across Google Search
Google Chrome Upgrades: Local Shortcuts, Redesigned Address Bar, Personalized Suggestions, and Live Sports Cards

Google recently announced new features for its Chrome mobile app aimed at enhancing the search experience. The updates include local search shortcuts, a refreshed address bar, trending search suggestions, live sports cards for fans, and more personalized search recommendations. These features are now available on both Android and iOS devices.

One of the most notable changes is Chrome Actions for local searches. This feature allows users to quickly access shortcut buttons like 'Call,' 'Directions,' and 'Reviews' directly from the search results for a local business, making it easier to engage with businesses on the go. Android users can already use this feature, while iOS users will have to wait until later this fall.

Another update is the redesigned address bar for tablets. The new design ensures that users can open the Chrome address bar and still view the web page they're currently on, making full use of the larger tablet screens for a better browsing experience.

Additionally, shortcut suggestions based on past searches will be featured in the Chrome browser on iOS and Android devices. For instance, if someone frequently types 'schedules' to check transportation schedules from City Metro website, that website will now appear higher up in the search suggestions whenever they search for 'schedules.'

Google also introduced trending search suggestions to the Chrome address bar on iOS devices. This feature allows users to see what popular searches are happening across Google Search.

Lastly, live sports cards have been added to Chrome's Discover Feed on both Android and iOS devices. These cards provide automatic updates with the latest scores and highlights from recent games for sports fans, allowing them to stay informed about their favorite teams.


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Google improves search experience in the Chrome mobile app

TechCrunch Lauren Forristal Wednesday, 26 June 2024 19:16
  • Unique Points
    • Google announced new features for the Chrome browser on mobile devices to enhance search experience.
    • The new features include local search shortcuts, refreshed address bar, trending search suggestions, live sports cards for fans and more personalized search recommendations.
    • Chrome Actions will be added to local search results on both Android and iOS devices.
    • The enhanced Chrome address bar is now available for iPads and Android tablets.
    • Shortcut suggestions based on past searches will be featured in the Chrome browser on iOS and Android devices.
    • Trending search suggestions are now available on the Chrome address bar for iOS devices.
    • Google launched live sports cards on its mobile version of Chrome’s Discover Feed to provide automatic updates with latest scores and highlights from recent games.
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5 new Chrome features to help you search on mobile

The Keyword by Google Nick Kim Wednesday, 26 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Chrome has announced five updates to make searching on mobile easier.
    • New Chrome Actions help save time when engaging with local places.
    • Search results for local businesses will display shortcut buttons for calling, getting directions, and reading reviews.
    • The address bar on tablets has been redesigned to take advantage of larger screen sizes and match Material You design language.
    • New shortcut suggestions feature helps navigate to websites based on previous typing habits.
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    • ][Need some inspiration when searching the web?][
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New Chrome mobile shortcuts let you call a restaurant from your address bar

The Verge Sheena Vasani Wednesday, 26 June 2024 20:58
  • Unique Points
    • Google has added new Chrome Actions to mobile
    • Users can call, read reviews for, or get directions to a restaurant or other business from the address bar (unique to this article)
    • Android users can use this feature now, iOS users will have to wait until fall
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Chrome on Android Gets 4 Sweet New Features

Droid Life News Site Unknown Tim Wednesday, 26 June 2024 17:00
  • Unique Points
    • Chrome on Android and iOS is receiving a new update with five features.
    • Tablet users will appreciate the redesigned address bar on tablets that keeps the website visible below it.
    • Shortcut suggestions in Chrome help users navigate to frequently used websites based on their browsing history.
    • Live sports cards are now available in Chrome’s Discover Feed for Android and iOS users, providing automatic updates on game scores for followed teams.
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    • . . . Chrome Actions will help save time when users are looking to engage with local businesses.
    • For example, if you usually type “schedules” into Chrome to see your local transportation option, Chrome can now push the desired website result higher into your results.
    • users will appreciate the new address bar on both iPad and Android tablets
    • live score cards are now available in Chrome's Discover Feed on the New Tab page
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Chrome address bar gets Material You redesign on Android tablets, iPad

9to5Google Abner Li Wednesday, 26 June 2024 17:00
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    • The address bar in Chrome on Android tablets and the iPad has been redesigned as a column with rounded corners, keeping the website visible below it.
    • Chrome Actions are now available in local business listings that appear in inline search results on Android, allowing quick access to settings and other parts of the browser.
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    • 'Google is rolling out a number of updates to Chrome 126 on Android and iOS, including a Material You redesign of the address bar on tablets.'
    • 'This Material You address bar is available now for Chrome on Android tablets and the iPad.'
    • 'Another type of shortcut will elevate websites that you frequently access by searching: For instance, maybe you usually type in “schedules” to see times for the City Metro because that word is a part of the site’s description.'
    • 'The final update today adds live sport cards to Chrome’s New Tab Page Discover feed on Android and iOS.'
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