Chrome 69 gets better password protection and a redesign

The Google Chrome browser has experienced somewhat of an overhaul, with enhanced website scrolling, the ability to use the entire screen for browsing and a few other developer additions. There are also a lot of end-user goodies that have changed the way people can browse on the software.

Overall, the look and feel of Chrome has been modernised, with simpler prompts and menus and tabs that allow you to see what's in them with just a glance. The toolbar has also been moved from the top of the screen to the bottom within the iOS app, which may confuse some users, but gives the impression of more screen space.

An updated password manager can auto-generate a random password that can be used to login to that service on any device you're logged into with Chrome.

What's particularly impressive is the ability to see responses to any questions you wish to ask Google, right from the address bar, rather than having to click return or search and then viewing the first result in the search engine. It will save a lot of time if you're cheating in a pub quiz, but it's not that exciting if you want to find a more detailed answer to a question.

CSS Snap allows developers to create smoother browsing experiences by telling the browser where to stop after each scrolling operation. It's especially handy for displaying carousels and paginated sections to guide users to the next slide or section.

On mobile devices, such as the iPhone, there are screen cut out within the display that obscure the viewing experience. Mobile versions of Chrome will now add on block areas so content isn't 'hidden' behind the cut-out areas.

The update has rolled out to users on Windows, Mac, and Linux, Android, and iOS, just in time for its 10-year anniversary.