Learn how Chrome's new feature that detects typing errors works. It began rolling out this week.
Typing websites into the search bar on your mobile browser isn’t always an easy task. Even with all the care, we often mix up a letter, number or symbol when searching. But fortunately, Google has found a solution to this problem in Chrome for Android and iOS.
The new feature comes alongside other accessibility features for the company's products and services. According to Senior Director of Products for All, Eve Andersson, Google Chrome for mobile is now able to suggest websites even with typing errors during searches. The new feature began to be distributed to users this Tuesday (17).
Learn more about these new Google Chrome features and find out how it works!
How does Google detect errors?
The update from Google expands a feature that was introduced earlier this year to the desktop browser. In the event of a typo – a typographical error – the browser uses the browsing history to suggest the correct spelling for the page.
An example might be a website ending in “.com.br”, where the user types “.com.vr”. In these cases, Chrome will suggest the correction, with the correct website. The same happens with other pages, such as Google itself. When typing “googlw.com”, the browser will indicate that the correct one is “Google.com”.
According to director Eve Andersson, the new feature will help people with dyslexia, language learners or anyone who makes typing mistakes get to the content they are looking for more quickly. The new feature began rolling out to users this past Tuesday.
More inclusive Google Maps
Another update has arrived at Google Maps. Now, the app has labels to indicate whether the establishment belongs to a person with disabilities, whether it is friendly to the LGBTQIAP+ community, and so on.
Leins in Maps, the app’s augmented reality system, will also feature screen reading capabilities to help people with visual impairments or low vision. Leins in Maps’ screen reading capabilities arrived on iOS on the 17th, and are expected to arrive on Android later this year.
Google Maps will also now show wheelchair-friendly routes and will feature an indicator that will let you know if a location has step-free entry, accessible restrooms, parking and seating.
More changes in Chrome
According to Google, the address bar now also suggests popular sites, even if the user has never visited them before or if they enter a URL incorrectly. This makes it easier to navigate to the most popular sites, saving time and effort.
The update also includes an improved visual layout, making the address bar more attractive and responsive. According to Google, results will appear faster as the user types, providing a more efficient search.
Google also recently announced that Chrome would be getting a new design to celebrate its 15th anniversary, based on the Material You language. The changes include a new color palette, more readable icons, and themes to differentiate profiles.
Additionally, Google is also improving its detection of dangerous websites and files. The list that detects them is now updated in real time. The change is expected to increase security when browsing 25%.
