Chrome now uses more of your phone’s screen space

For a while, Android has let apps stretch across the full screen, even under the status and navigation bars. However, not every app jumped on board with this feature. With Android 15, Google made a big push, requiring apps to fill the entire screen. This nudged developers to tweak their apps for a full-screen look. Some apps adapted quickly, and now Google Chrome is catching up, too.

Google recently shared that they’re testing a new Chrome version for Android. This update stretches the browser’s display to the bottom of your phone, even into the area where the navigation bar sits. As seen in a demo image, Chrome’s interface now reaches the screen’s edge, showing webpage content right behind the navigation bar.

This full-screen style is coming with Chrome version 135 for Android, though only a few users have tried it out so far. Google explained that with this setup, Chrome’s bottom bar slides away when you scroll, letting more of the webpage shine through behind the navigation area. This tweak won’t change how developers build their websites, but Google warns that sometimes the navigation bar might slightly cover up parts of the content.

Right now, Google is rolling out this full-screen feature on smaller devices only. They added, “Chrome on Android for bigger screens, like tablets, isn’t included yet—that’s something we’ll work on for a later update.” This change makes browsing feel roomier and more seamless on your phone!