Google is making switching from Safari to Chrome on iOS easier than ever
Switching browsers can be a painful process, especially on mobile. Moving away from Safari on iOS is particularly complicated as Apple’s data protection doesn’t allow other apps the access they’d need for an easy transfer. However, Google may have found an elegant solution to that problem.
Google is working on a guided Safari import tool for iOS
Google is building an iOS feature that will allow Safari users to switch to Chrome directly on their iPhone, without a desktop computer. The guided “Safari import” tool was spotted by The MacObserver and relies on the Export Browsing Data functionality of iOS.
To use the tool, users need to first generate a ZIP file with their Safari data. Google Chrome explains the exact steps you need to take:
Open Safari’s app settings Tap Export Browsing Data Choose the data you want to export Save the ZIP file to Downloads
Afterward, Google offers a step-by-step import flow, allowing users choose what data they want to bring over. Among the options are passwords, bookmarks, browsing history, and credit cards, which are then saved to the user's Google Account.
Switching browsers can be a painful process, especially on mobile. Moving away from Safari on iOS is particularly complicated as Apple’s data protection doesn’t allow other apps the access they’d need for an easy transfer. However, Google may have found an elegant solution to that problem.
Google is working on a guided Safari import tool for iOS
Google is building an iOS feature that will allow Safari users to switch to Chrome directly on their iPhone, without a desktop computer. The guided “Safari import” tool was spotted by The MacObserver and relies on the Export Browsing Data functionality of iOS.
To use the tool, users need to first generate a ZIP file with their Safari data. Google Chrome explains the exact steps you need to take:
Open Safari’s app settings Tap Export Browsing Data Choose the data you want to export Save the ZIP file to Downloads
Afterward, Google offers a step-by-step import flow, allowing users choose what data they want to bring over. Among the options are passwords, bookmarks, browsing history, and credit cards, which are then saved to the user's Google Account.
Switching browsers can be a painful process, especially on mobile. Moving away from Safari on iOS is particularly complicated as Apple’s data protection doesn’t allow other apps the access they’d need for an easy transfer. However, Google may have found an elegant solution to that problem.
Google is working on a guided Safari import tool for iOS
Google is building an iOS feature that will allow Safari users to switch to Chrome directly on their iPhone, without a desktop computer. The guided “Safari import” tool was spotted by The MacObserver and relies on the Export Browsing Data functionality of iOS.
To use the tool, users need to first generate a ZIP file with their Safari data. Google Chrome explains the exact steps you need to take:
Open Safari’s app settings Tap Export Browsing Data Choose the data you want to export Save the ZIP file to Downloads
Afterward, Google offers a step-by-step import flow, allowing users choose what data they want to bring over. Among the options are passwords, bookmarks, browsing history, and credit cards, which are then saved to the user's Google Account.
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Google is making switching from Safari to Chrome on iOS easier than ever
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