- Google is working on adding a drag-and-drop feature to the Chrome app for Android, enhancing browsing efficiency.
- The drag-and-drop feature is expected to debut in Chrome for Android's developer channel (version 129).
- Users will soon be able to move files between locations in their browser and from their browser to other apps.
Google is reportedly working on adding drag-and-drop functionality to the Chrome app for Android, a feature long available in its desktop counterpart. This development is meant to enhance the mobile browsing experience by improving user productivity and efficiency.
New drag-and-drop feature for Chrome on Android
The drag-and-drop feature is currently scheduled for Chrome 129 on the Android developer channel. With that flipped on, users will soon start seeing the ability to easily drag files around in the browser and export them to other apps. This will really open life up a bit and make it much more productive, with far greater multitasking. This new capability should be ready for testing shortly.
Apart from drag and drop, MSPoweruser has pointed to a possible update in Chrome’s Recent Searches feature: Enhanced functionality allows a user to see related search suggestions while one is typing, making a search for relevant information quicker. It is still unknown if the feature would get a global rollout or not as it is under development.
Potential impact and availability
Though either of their release dates has yet to be confirmed, it is the drag-and-drop functionality that might drop first globally. While not falling under the umbrella of a major redesign, that feature would be a quality-of-life update for Android users. It gets everyday browsing a little easier and faster.
The existence of these features reflects how determined Google is in improving the user experience on mobile devices with the continual introduction of useful tools to make digital interactions easier.
