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Google is improving the search experience on Chrome for smartphone users. The tech giant has introduced several new features that will improve the search experience for users.
Chrome Actions
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Google has added a new feature called Chrome Actions to help users save time when engaging with local businesses. For example, when you search for a restaurant, shortcut buttons will appear in the search results to help you quickly take actions like making a call, getting directions, reading reviews, etc. According to Google, the feature is currently available on Chrome for Android and will be coming to Chrome for iOS later this year.
Shortcut suggestions
The feature is available on both Android and iOS versions of Chrome. It adds a customized touch to your address bar, helping you navigate to websites based on the words you normally type. “For example, to see City Metro schedules, you’d normally type ‘schedule’ because that word is part of the site’s description,” Google explains. With the new shortcut suggestions, City Metro will now appear at the top of your search suggestions whenever you search for ‘schedule.’
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iPhone Trending Searches
While the feature was already available on Android, Google is now rolling out trending search suggestions on iOS. Users will see trending search suggestions in the Chrome address bar on iOS. These trends will appear under recent searches when users click on the address bar from the new tab page.
Sports cards in the Discover feed
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Google has added live sports cards to the Discover feed on the Chrome new tab page on iOS and Android. When your favorite team plays, if you follow them or have shown interest in them in the past, you’ll get automatic updates on how the game is progressing.
