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Google plans to bring tab group syncing to Chrome for Android. The feature, already available on the desktop, lets you access your saved tab groups on other devices. The sync function for the mobile browser is currently in development and may take a while to roll out to the public.
Google Chrome will support tab group syncing on Android
Introduced last year, tab group syncing on the desktop version of Google Chrome is a manual process where you have to first save a tab group for it to show up on other desktop devices signed in with the same Google account. Right-clicking on a tab group gives you the option to save it. Once saved, it is marked with a circular sync icon and added to the left of your bookmark bar.
You can access a saved tab group from this bar on other devices. Chrome automatically syncs any new tabs you add to a saved group or when you remove existing tabs. While tab groups are also available on Chrome for Android, the save and sync option is missing. Google is now working on this support, making the Chrome experience consistent across all types of devices.
A recent change in the Chromium Gerrit page reveals this upcoming feature. Spotted by X user @Leopeva64, the new entry confirms that a flag to enable tab group syncing is coming soon to Chrome Canary on Android. Canary is an early build of Google’s browser app. It is mainly for developers to test new features, APIs, and changes. While the app is mostly stable, new features may not always work properly.
The same applies to tab group syncing. Since Google is currently developing this feature, there may be some inconsistencies. You can still install Chrome Canary on your device to try new features, including this one, early. You don’t have to remove the stable version to use the Canary version. We will let you know when this feature arrives on the stable version of Chrome for Android.
Tab group customization is also on the way
Google is also readying new tools to customize tab groups on Chrome for Android like on the desktop. When creating a group, you get a dialog box to customize its name and choose a color for it. The company may bring both of these tools to the stable version in a few weeks. Make sure to keep the app updated so you don’t miss out on new features. You can check for updates on the Google Play Store.