Chrome For Android Keeps The Music Going With Background Media Playback

Chrome for Android keeps the Music Going with Background Media Playback

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Published 21 Oct 2016

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The music videos don’t have to stop in the latest build of Chrome for Android. Version 106, the latest version, supports background media playback, it means you can leave Chrome and keep listening to whatever is playing in the background. With the update, you can hit the home button and move on to another task while the audio keeps going. Swipe down, hit pause, or sweep away the tab to end the playback.

youtube 1 — Chrome 106 keeps the music going in the background.

So, switching between tabs should be easier on the eyes. Chrome has long let sites change their tab color, but now they keep it when you hit the tab switcher.

youtube 2 — It’s easier to spot which tab you want thanks to the different variations.

Google has tweaked the Chrome start page. You’ll still see the search bar with your most frequently visited sites, but if you scroll down, you’ll see more.

youtube 3 — Google Chrome’s new tab page offers you a few things to read.

Much like Feed, you’ll find a collection of suggested articles based on your browsing history. You can flick away any that aren’t of interest. Google Chrome for Android is making the rollouts through the Play Store.

The impact on you: Apps are excellent for immediate access, but the browser is still the most crucial part of any operating system. The more powerful Google Chrome gets, the less you may need to rely on all those apps cluttering your home screen.