After years of stretching their thumbs, Android users can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Google Chrome is finally bringing its address bar to the bottom of the screen. The revenge of the small hands is underway.
It's an ergonomic revolution for XXL smartphones: Google Chrome is moving its address bar to the bottom of the screen on Android. A feature that has been requested for years, tested in beta since October 2023, and which is finally arriving in a stable version (Chrome 135). Goodbye to digital acrobatics to reach the top of the screen, make way for minimalist comfort.
To activate it, a message suggests "press and hold to move the bar to the bottom." Otherwise, head to Settings > Address bar. Simple, effective. The only downside: options like bookmarks or history remain stuck at the top, requiring another large hand movement. "It's a first step," users say, hoping for a future realignment of the menus.
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The comeback of a function that everyone was waiting for
The idea isn't new. As early as 2016, Google was testing this layout via experimental flags... before abandoning it in 2020. Here it is again, inspired by Samsung Internet or Arc, and ahead of iOS, which adopted it in 2023. "We thought it was a permanent April Fool's joke," jokes one user on Reddit.
Chrome's settings are also getting a facelift. Password and autofill options are moving to a new section, clarifying the menu. A more logical organization, even if the change remains cosmetic.
Still, this development fills an ergonomic gap. On screens 6.7 inches and larger, navigating with one hand is a challenge. "Finally, I can scroll without risking tendonitis," enthuses one user on X.
But Google could go further. Why not also move the three-dot menu to the bottom? Internet users see this as a logical next step. In the meantime, Chrome remains behind its competitors, but is finally showing signs of listening. For now, the update is rolling out gradually. If your Chrome is on version 135, you should now see the address bar migrate to the bottom of the screen.
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