Google announces 3 new Chrome tab features

Google rolled out a trio of Chrome updates on Tuesday designed to make juggling your endless tabs a little less chaotic.

Whether you're on desktop, iOS, or Android, Chrome goal with this new update is to smooth out the clutter and keep your browsing in sync across devices. And while these updates make things a little easier when browsing, syncing tab groups and getting proactive page suggestions across devices means Google Chrome is keeping a close eye on what you're browsing—and where.

Chrome tabs update

1. Tab Groups for iOS

Tab groups are finally landing on iOS, joining their desktop and Android counterparts. If you’re on an iPhone or iPad, you’ll now be able to organize your tabs into neat, customizable groups.

Want to give them a personalized touch? You can add custom names and colors for easy recognition. To get started, open the tab grid, long-press on a tab, and hit "Add Tab to New Group." From there, you’re free to shuffle things around and arrange the tabs exactly how you want.

2. Cross-device tab groups

Chrome is rolling out the ability to save and sync your tab groups across iOS, Android, and desktop, making it easier to jump between devices seamlessly. Start something on your phone and finish it on your computer without losing track of your progress.

3. Tab suggestions

Chrome's third feature is getting a more experimental rollout. Instead of a full release, Google is treating it as an early test.

Chrome will start surfacing suggestions for pages you've previously visited, making it easier to pick up where you left off. Whether you’re working at the office or commuting home, Chrome will do the heavy lifting, showing you relevant pages right on the New Tab page across Android, iOS, and desktop.