Overview

• The feature began appearing on Android devices on June 24 and will reach all users over the coming weeks.
• Users can relocate the address bar by long-pressing it or by selecting the option in Chrome’s Settings menu.
• The change follows a similar redesign first introduced in Safari with iOS 15 and later added to Chrome for iOS.
• Google has made the placement change optional in response to feedback after Apple faced user backlash over its default repositioning.
• Positioning the address bar at the bottom places controls closer to users’ thumbs for easier one-handed navigation.