With the release of iOS 26 earlier this week, Google Chrome 141 has made its debut with Liquid Glass modifications on iPhone and iPad. This update brings a revamped user interface that improves the browsing experience on iOS devices, setting it apart from its Android version.
Chrome for iOS showcases a distinctive interface, featuring a bottom address bar launched in October 2023, unlike the Android version, which implemented this function in July 2025. The new design incorporates a unique Tab Grid and a bottom sheet menu, enhancing navigational clarity.
The Liquid Glass alterations are apparent in the Tab Grid, where components such as the Incognito tab, standard tabs, and Tab Group switcher have been refreshed. The search bar has undergone a redesign, along with the Edit and Done buttons, which now embody the same Liquid Glass style.
Context menus have been updated to remove the blurred background effect, resulting in a sleeker appearance. The bottom sheet now sports rounded corners, improving its visual charm, and menu items echo this curvature. Additionally, the Settings menu has seen improvements, introducing a new Done/checkmark icon and redesigned on/off toggles.
A significant enhancement is the new tab loading indicator, which adopts the iOS pinwheel design, superseding the former circular format. This change aligns with the overall aesthetic upgrades in the browser.
iOS 26 also brings forth a new keyboard layout featuring rounded sheets and keys. Chrome now includes an extra row for easy access to features like voice search and Google Lens, now displayed as a floating rectangle above the primary keyboard.
While the changes in Chrome are substantial, it remains uncertain how other Google applications will embrace the Liquid Glass design. The rapid rollout in Chrome suggests that this update is specifically crafted for the browser’s distinctive user interface. Other Google applications may only experience minor changes, mainly through recompilation to the latest SDK.
At present, Google applications on iOS display a blend of Material Theme and Material 3 designs, with some applications appearing outdated. As Google progresses with its app ecosystem, users can anticipate additional improvements consistent with the Liquid Glass aesthetic.
