Even though iPhones and iPads come with Safari as the default web browser, many users are turning towards Chrome iOS as a firm favorite.

In October, Chrome for iOS was updated to simplify multitasking on your iPad by adding support for Apple’s new Split View and Picture-in-Picture iPad multitasking features, introduced in iOS 9. Google also introduced the Autofill feature for iOS, allowing Chrome to complete credit card details, billing info, contact details, etc. for you while you are filling in forms or shopping online.

In this article, we cover eight Chrome browsing tips to ensure you are getting the most out of browsing on your iPhone or iPad.

If you do not have the latest version of Chrome for iOS you can download it from the App Store. Chrome for iOS is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and requires iOS 9.0 or later installed on your device.

Use your voice to search Chrome

While you can easily type your search parameters into the search bar, you can also use Chrome’s built-in voice search to quickly find what you are looking for. Tap the search bar > tap the colored microphone > speak your search parameters > and Chrome will either take you to the specific website if it knows what you are asking about, or will simply take you to the Google results page.

Translate a website into your preferred language

When you land on a page that is not in your default language, a pop-up will appear offering to translate the website for you. Tap either Nope to leave it in the original language or Translate, which will take a few seconds. Once the website has reloaded, you can tap Done and accept the translation or tap Original and reject the translation.

To set it up so that all pages are automatically translated into English, toggle Always translate ‘Language’ to On.

To change your translate settings, tap Settings > Content Settings > Google Translate.

Swipe back and forth between open web pages

To swipe between open tabs, simply place your finger on the edge of the screen and swipe inwards.

View and close all open tabs

To have a view of all your open tabs, tap the Tab icon, located next to the search bar. The square tab icon will contain the number of tabs that are currently open. You can then slide up and down to view the open tabs. Tap the tab thumbnail to jump to a specific tab.

To close a single tab, tap the ‘x’ or to remove it, swipe it to the left or right. To close all open tabs in one go, tap the tab icon > Menu (three vertical dots) > Close All Tabs.

Share web pages with friends

Tap the Menu button > tap the Share icon > the Share Sheet will appear with various sharing options like Facebook, Twitter, Messages, Notes, etc. Tap the relevant one and share your web page.

Browse the web in an Incognito window

Browsing in an Incognito window means that none of your browsing information is saved to your history and no cookies are left. To open an Incognito window, tap the Menu icon > New Incognito Tab.

While browsing in an Incognito window does not make you invisible, it does safeguard your personal desktop privacy.

Zoom in for a better view

Chrome has a smart zoom feature that allows you to zoom in on any section of a webpage by simply double tapping the specific area. However, you can only use the double-tap zoom feature on websites that are not mobile-friendly.

Opt for the desktop version over the mobile version

While mobile versions of websites are great, some will remove or move certain menu items in order to fit the dimensions of a mobile screen. If you would prefer to be on the desktop version of a website, simply tap the Menu icon > Request Desktop Site.

Image credits: Main image via FirmBee, Pixabay; Chrome app via App Store