Your Chrome browser is getting a customization overhaul on Android

Published Jul 30, 2026, 5:37 PM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008. He has worked in tech retail and also the IT space, providing hardware and software support, which gives him a unique perspective on the tech that he covers. This allows him to effectively break down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that even casual readers can enjoy. Before joining Android Police, he was a news writer for XDA, where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. He also worked as an editor and reporter for Neowin, where he covered news and attended major tech events like CES. He also reviewed phones, tablets, PC products, and other devices. In addition, he also created video content for the Neowin YouTube channel. Sign in to your Android Police account If you ever thought Chrome for Android looked a bit boring, the good news is that things are about to change. The mobile version of Android is going to pick up features from its desktop counterpart, introducing the ability to customize the look of the browser on the New Tab page (via Android Authority). It's time to bring Chrome on Android to life Credit: Android Authority This isn't a huge change, but those that want to add a little spice to their browser will be happy to know that option is now there. With the latest update to Chrome, you should see the option to "Customize your new tab page." By diving into the menu, you will see the Appearance menu option, and from there, you will have access to customize your New Tab page. Perhaps the most basic way to start out is messing around with the colors that are available. There are also preset themes too. Those that want to go all out will be able to upload an image and have that as a background. If you're interested in giving this new setting a try, be sure you update to the latest version of the app. Let's talk about that back button Just in case you missed it, the other exciting feature added to Chrome for Android just this month was the addition of a back button. This is a feature that was available on iOS for some time before it finally landed on Android phones. With the addition of the back button, Google had to move around some settings in order to accommodate the new button. But you're not going to miss anything major, as the info button has just been relocated to a new menu. The future offers better autofill While these changes are great for now, we know that Google is always working on something new. One of the more exciting things being worked on right now is a major upgrade for autofill. Utilizing AI, Chrome will at some point be able to source information from across Google products and fill in the blanks using Gemini. Some parts of me are excited about something like this, while other parts of me are a bit worried. For now, this feature is just in the Canary build of Chrome, so you don't have to worry about it yet.