IPHONE GETS A UNIQUE VERSION OF CHROME BUILT FOR IOS 26'S LIQUID GLASS DESIGN

Google is preparing to roll out a new, iPhone-specific version of Chrome that aligns with Apple's sweeping visual overhaul in iOS 26, marking one of the biggest steps yet in making third-party browsers feel fully native on iPhones.

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The redesigned Chrome is tuned to Apple's new Liquid Glass design language, which emphasizes translucency, depth, and fluid motion throughout the interface. For iPhone users, it means Chrome will no longer look like an outsider app but a browser that blends seamlessly into Apple's evolving ecosystem.

A CHROME TAILORED TO IOS 26

With iOS 26, Apple introduced Liquid Glass across system apps like Messages, Safari, and Control Center. Until now, third-party developers had limited tools to mimic these effects, but Apple has opened up new APIs to allow deeper integration. Google seized the opportunity, redesigning Chrome's iOS interface to incorporate translucent tab bars, frosted layers, and adaptive motion effects that react as users scroll or switch between pages.

The goal is to give Chrome a native iPhone feel without losing its identity. Bookmarks, account syncing, and Google's search-first layout remain, but the browser now looks and feels like part of the iOS 26 environment rather than a visual outlier.

WHY THIS VERSION IS DIFFERENT