aims to change the design, google chrome Made some minor changes to its interface to avoid confusion among users and make the browser more optimal to use.

Modifications are not yet available to all users, but they can be activated in a simple way. However, for now, they are only focused on the web version for PC.

What are the changes in Chrome?

The first was done with the idea of ​​differentiating the tab bar from the browser frame, for this they put the border in a light blue tone that reveals this contrast and that maybe for some it was not obvious before and there was no way. To solve it, sometimes despite changing the color of the browser.

Another change is the appearance of certain buttons and text fields, which now take a more rounded shape in the tooltips. An example is what happens to the favorites bar, which radically changes its square style.

So far, there are two changes Google Adding to the platform, given that it’s a redesign that just started adding, it could be the start of a major redesign this year.

We remind you that at the end of 2022, the browser had several changes in its functions, such as the search bar and another one that reduces energy and memory consumption.

How to test the new Chrome design

Since these are changes that are in progress, users will not see the change just by opening or refreshing their browser. You must install it to try it google chrome canary, This is a version that will allow you to experience the features while they are still in testing.

This platform is installed as a standalone program, so it does not affect the history or data of the standard version of the browser. To get it, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Go to this link www.google.com/chrome/canary/ and download the application.

2. Open Chrome Canary and type the following address: chrome://flags/#chrome-refresh-2023.

3. A new tab will open with many options, so look for the one that says “Chrome Refresh 2023” and select the “Enabled” option from the drop-down menu on the right.

4. Restart Google Chrome Canary and done.

New privacy features in Chrome

Concern for users’ security and privacy, Google announced a series of new browser features that are now available to all users.

One of them is a simple but functional addition. This is a shortcut to delete data when using the platform. By typing “clear browsing data” in the search bar, a shortcut will appear that will take the user to a panel where he can configure the deletion of this information.

An option to add a layer of security to incognito mode was also included. The platform allows the tab to be secured when closed and reopened only through biometric verification.

This option was already available to users iOS, But the platform used it for those who have an operating system Android. To configure, you need to go to Chrome Settings > Privacy & Security > enable “Lock incognito tabs when Chrome is closed”.

Finally, for the security check or security check section, where the system notifies people if it detects broken passwords or malicious extensions, more personalized features are now added to trigger alerts based on the websites visited and thus focus on the tool to keep the user safe.