Google today released a new update to the Chrome browser on the App Store bringing several new features to its flagship browser on iPhone, with the most notable being the ability to add websites and progressive web apps to the iPhone Home Screen.
With the new Chrome update, users can finally add webpages and progressive web apps of their choice to their iPhone or iPad Home Screen, making it easier to jump directly into websites. Starting with iOS 16.4, progressive web apps on iPhone can send users iOS push notifications like normal apps. Chrome now also supports in-line translation powered by Google Translate by long pressing on the desired text and then selecting “Google Translate.”
The full release notes for the update are below:
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Thanks for choosing Chrome! This version includes:
• You can now add URLs or Progressive Web Apps to your home screen. Open a web page or progressive web app, tap the Share icon in the address bar, and then “Add to Home Screen.”
• Translate just the text you want. Select and long press on text, then tap Google Translate.
• You can search with your camera using the Google Lens icon in your keyboard.
• Stability and performance improvements.
