Google has started rolling out Chrome 150 for Android devices, adding a dedicated Back button inside the browser’s menu. The update brings a refreshed interface and offers users another way to navigate pages without depending only on Android’s system back gesture.
Chrome 150 is being released through the Google Play Store for compatible smartphones and tablets. Users with automatic updates enabled will receive the update gradually.
The biggest change in Chrome 150 is the addition of a back button in the browser’s three-dot menu. Earlier versions included only a forward button, leaving users dependent on Android navigation controls or swipe gestures to return to previous pages. The new back option appears alongside forward, bookmark, download, and reload controls.
It gives users a direct navigation option within Chrome, especially for those who prefer visible buttons over gestures. The feature was already available on Chrome for iPhone. Its arrival on Android brings the mobile browser experience closer across different platforms.
Google has also redesigned parts of Chrome’s overflow menu with the latest update. The previous info button has been removed and replaced with a new site controls option. The site controls section provides access to website permissions and settings. The change aims to make website-related controls easier to find within the browser menu. The placement of some existing options has also changed.
The bookmark star and download shortcut have moved further across the top row after the addition of the back button. Regular users may need some time to adjust to the updated layout. Chrome 150 has also renamed the ‘Add to home screen’ option. It now appears as ‘Install and create shortcut’. The new name explains the feature more clearly, as it allows users to install supported web apps and create website shortcuts on their devices.
Chrome 150 does not introduce major new features, yet the back button addresses a long-standing request from Android users. The change could make daily browsing easier for people who prefer in-app navigation controls. The update follows Google’s continued efforts to refine Chrome’s mobile interface.
Earlier improvements included features such as reading mode, which expanded the browser’s reading capabilities. Google is creating a more consistent navigation experience between Android, iOS, and desktop versions with Chrome 150. Users who have not received the update yet can check the Google Play Store for availability in the coming days.
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