Google Chrome on Android Update Likely to Add ‘Quick Delete’ Feature: Here’s How it Works

Google Chrome for Android users might gain a new handy feature in its future update, aptly known as "Quick Delete."

It should give mobile users of the web browser an option to delete their recent browsing history or their account history right away.

The search engine giant appears to be currently working on it, potentially rolling it out to smartphone owners in its upcoming update.

Google Chrome on Android's New 'Quick Delete' Feature

As per a report by XDA Developers, Google seems to be quietly developing a new privacy feature for Chrome Android users. It could likely see the light of day anytime soon, perhaps in the future versions of the web browser.

The news outlet notes that a new flag was spotted at Chromium Gerrit, which suggests that the new "Quick Delete" option is on its way to Chrome for Android users.

However, it is unclear if the potentially upcoming feature lets users delete their browsing history only. Or better yet, they might be allowed to purge other account activities as well.

On top of that, the flag only appeared on the Android version of the browser. Despite that, it might not take long before iOS, PC, and Mac users also get their hands on it.

How does it Work?

The "Quick Delete" option essentially deletes the most recent private data as easy as a single click of a button.

A news story from 9to5 Google notes that it is not the first instance that the search giant rolled out such a feature.

Back in 2021, the renowned tech firm introduced a similar option to its Google app users, allowing them to delete their recent search history, along with other activities in their accounts.

There have long been ways to clear this private information beneath the settings. However, the "Quick Delete" feature gives them the option to purge their most recent searches in a single tap of a button.

And this time, it looks like the tech behemoth wants to bring the handy option to its Chrome users on Android as well.

9to5 Google notes that the feature might soon let Chrome Android users get rid of their browsing history in the last 15 minutes in a single tap.

How to Update Google Chrome Android

The new "Quick Delete" option might soon arrive for Google Chrome Android users. So, here's how to keep your web browser up to date.

Android Police notes that users could manually update it like any other app.

Head straight to the Google Play Store, and select "Manage apps & device" from Settings. From there, go to the "Update available" section. Then, tap "See details." And lastly, trap the "Update" button for Google Chrome.