{"id":416370,"date":"2024-05-27T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/?p=416370"},"modified":"2024-05-27T19:27:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T13:57:44","slug":"personalize-google-chrome-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/personalize-google-chrome-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Personalize Google Chrome on Your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Note:<\/strong> Two of the customizations mentioned here are included in the latest Google Chrome 125 stable update. If you haven’t already, make sure to update to the latest version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Customize Google Chrome’s Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Previously, Google didn’t permit menu customization in Chrome for iOS. However, with the latest stable update, this feature is now available. Here’s how to customize it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Tap the three-dot menu<\/strong> at the bottom right corner and scroll down to find Customise Menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Tap Customise Menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: <\/strong>Choose to remove and add different shortcuts to the Carousel. Tap Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bonus Tip:<\/strong> You can now uncheck the option for the Smart Sort Menu Bar, so frequently used items won\u2019t appear first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong> iPhone settings you didn\u2019t know you need to change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Edit the Actions List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arrange the actions list based on your preference so that the actions you use the most appear at the top. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> After opening the Customise Menu<\/strong>, you will see different actions under the Smart Sort Menu Bar toggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Rearrange the items by dragging them or remove them altogether by unchecking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Once you have rearranged the items, tap on Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note:<\/strong> Once you remove an action, it won\u2019t appear when you tap the three-dot menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Change Placement of Address Bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choose whether you want the Address Bar on the top or bottom, similar to Safari. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Open the three-dot menu<\/strong>, and then open the Settings<\/strong> in Google Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> Look for Address Bar<\/strong> and open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Choose whether you want the Address Bar on the bottom<\/strong> or top<\/strong>. Next, tap on Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Turn off Google Discover Feed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to not have recommended content shown to you in Chrome, you can turn off the Google Discover Feed. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Open Chrome and find the Discover<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: <\/strong>Look for the gear icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: <\/strong>Tap on the gear icon and then tap on Turn Off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also Read:<\/strong> How to close all tabs from the same website on Google Chrome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Choose How Long It Takes for Tabs to Go to the Inactive Tabs Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adjust the time period after which Chrome moves unused tabs to the Inactive Tabs section, or choose to never move them at all. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Open Chrome Settings and tap on Tabs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Tap on Inactive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Choose the desired time window and then tap Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Choose Default Mail App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever wished Chrome could open your preferred email app by default? You can set this up in Chrome Settings this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Open Chrome Settings, then look for Content Settings<\/strong> and open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on Default Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: <\/strong>Choose the mail app of your choice, like I’ve chosen Gmail in this instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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