Google Chrome 141 for iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass changes on iPhone and iPad
The recent update of Google Chrome to version 141 for iOS 26 has brought a series of significant improvements, notably the implementation of the new Liquid Glass design style. This update marks a step forward for Google's application on Apple devices, offering visual changes aimed at modernizing the interface and enhancing the user experience on iPhone and iPad.
Changes in the Chrome Interface for iOS
The Chrome version for iOS generally presents a different interface and experience compared to its counterpart on Android. This time, users will notice a design change that includes an address bar at the bottom, which was introduced in October 2023, as well as a Tab Grid and a bottom sheet menu.
Modifications in the Tab Grid
The first changes of Liquid Glass can be observed in the functionality of the Tab Grid. In this section, the Incognito button (always accessible), the Tab option, and the Tab Group toggle are now visible, along with access to search now located on the left. Additionally, the Edit and Done buttons have also been redesigned to follow this new aesthetic.
Update of Contextual Menus
The contextual menu windows have been modernized to align with the new Liquid Glass aesthetic, offering a more contemporary experience by avoiding background blurring. Furthermore, the bottom sheet has stopped extending from edge to edge, adopting a design with more rounded corners that is also reflected in the menu elements, including a new Done/checkmark icon in settings and updated on/off toggles.
New Indicators and Improved Keyboard
This update also introduces a new tab loading indicator that adopts the iOS pinwheel style, instead of the usual circle that had been used previously.
Additionally, iOS 26 has brought a keyboard that features a more rounded sheet and keys with a similar design. Google Chrome has maintained the extra row with access to voice search, Google Lens, and useful keys like .com and the forward slash, which now appears as a floating rectangle above the main keyboard.
Possible Future Changes in Google Apps
With the rapid implementation of the Liquid Glass design in Chrome, there is anticipation about how other Google applications will adopt this style. However, it is likely that other apps will be limited to compiling the latest version of the SDK that brings the new keyboard, as no significant changes have been observed in updates of other applications so far.
Currently, Google's apps on iOS present a mix between the Material Theme (used by apps like Keep, Calendar, and Tasks) and Material 3 (implemented in Gmail, Chat, Home, Maps, Meet, Photos, and Search), which can feel somewhat outdated compared to the latest aesthetic.
Conclusions
The update of Google Chrome to version 141 for iOS 26 brings visual and functional improvements aimed at providing a more modern and fluid experience for iPhone and iPad users. With the arrival of the Liquid Glass design, Google seems to be aligning itself with current trends in interface design, although it remains to be seen how this style will integrate into other applications beyond the browser.
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