Chrome search updated with more images, on-device suggestions
Chrome refines search suggestions with image thumbnails (Android/iOS), improved offline functionality (mobile), and "People also search for" based on search history (desktop New Tab).
Google Chrome is implementing a series of enhancements to its search suggestion functionality. These updates include the expansion of image thumbnails, improved offline functionality, and the introduction of "People also search for" suggestions.
Previously, image thumbnails within Chrome's address bar were restricted to searches for specific products. This functionality is being broadened to encompass "broader shopping categories and products" on both Android and iOS.
For mobile Chrome users, on-device capabilities have been improved to provide search suggestions "even when you have a bad network connection." These enhanced suggestions are also available in Incognito Mode.
The final update introduces "People also search for" suggestions based on a user's search history. This section, formatted with a two-column UI, will appear within the search bar on the desktop New Tab Page. For instance, a recent search for "Japchae" might yield suggestions for additional popular Korean dishes.
The rollout of these three updates commences today. While Chrome version 122, the latest stable release, features the addition of a "Bookmarks" shortcut within the three-dot overflow menu, the text-to-speech functionality "Listen to this page" is not yet available on Android.
