Google Chrome for Android Now Includes Ios-exclusive Feature

WHO:

Lifehacker - Google is the organization responsible for the update to Chrome for Android.

Android Authority - Edgar Cervantes is the author of the article discussing the update.

WHAT:

Lifehacker - Chrome for Android users now have a dedicated back button.

Android Authority - The update introduces a dedicated back button, a new “Site controls” feature in the three-dot menu, and renames the “Add to Home screen” option to “Install and create shortcut.”

Android Authority - Chrome for Android version 150 is rolling out.

WHERE:

Android Authority - The update is for Chrome on Android devices.

WHEN:

Android Authority - The update is rolling out now, but it has not reached all users yet.

WHY:

Android Authority - The dedicated back button was previously available in the iOS app and is being added to improve user experience on Android.

HOW:

Android Authority - The new back button is displayed alongside the forward arrow in the three-dot menu, which has also seen other icons shift due to the addition.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 19:26 UTC)

Google has rolled out an update to Chrome for Android, introducing a dedicated back button for users. This update, which is currently being made available, also features a new "Site controls" option in the three-dot menu and renames the "Add to Home screen" option to "Install and create shortcut." The dedicated back button, which was previously available in the iOS version of the app, aims to enhance the user experience on Android devices.