Google has announced several new updates to its predictive search feature, with some updates already available on Google Chrome and ChromeOS devices. The search giant discussed these updates in a blog post on Wednesday, highlighting that they will make browsing with Chrome’s address bar even faster.
One of the key updates is “Smarter Autocompletion.” The updated address bar will better predict what users are looking for, even if they don’t enter the URL correctly. For example, if a user types “flights,” Chrome’s omnibar on the desktop may suggest taking them to Google Flights. It may also consider personal preferences such as preferred airlines. It is currently unclear when this update will be available on mobile devices.
Another major update is “Dynamic results.” The search bar in Chrome now has increased responsiveness, allowing users to receive faster and more visible results as soon as they start typing their query. Combined with a new layout, this update aims to provide faster and more readable access to information. However, this update is currently available only on desktop.
In addition, there is a new feature called “Typo Corrections” that detects and suggests similar websites when users make typing errors in the URL. This can be helpful for users who often mistype or misspell URLs.
For users who heavily rely on bookmarks, Chrome now allows searching within bookmark folders. This feature makes it more convenient to find specific pages or stay organized with an extensive collection of bookmarks. To search bookmarks through the address bar, users need to include the bookmark folder name.
Lastly, Google has introduced a feature called “Popular sites” that suggests popular websites related to users’ queries, even if they haven’t visited those sites before. This ensures that users can quickly discover sources of information through natural-language queries.
These updates aim to improve the overall user experience with Chrome’s address bar. Google is constantly working to enhance its search capabilities and make browsing more efficient for its users. Only time will tell how well these updates will perform, but they certainly seem promising.
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