While certain advanced functions like driving directions in Maps or comprehensive itinerary management still require the use of dedicated Google apps, these recent additions to Chrome for iOS make it a more versatile and time-saving tool. By consolidating tasks and minimizing the need for app-switching, Chrome presents itself as a compelling alternative to Safari, potentially attracting more users to make it their default browser on iPhones.
These updates follow Google’s recent introduction of Chrome Actions, which are text-based shortcuts for popular browser tasks like clearing browsing data and accessing settings. Furthermore, Google has been exploring the use of its own web engine in Chrome for iOS, contingent upon potential changes to Apple’s app policies. These developments collectively position Chrome as a feature-rich browser catering to power users.
