It turned out that Google is working on a new feature for the world’s most used internet browser, Chrome. This new feature, or rather the change, will change the lock icon and functions in the address bar in Google Chrome, which many people do not know what it means. So what exactly does that icon we see do, and what advantages will the change provide to users?
As a matter of fact, that lock icon is very important. When users see the lock icon on the websites they enter, they can be sure that their connection to the site is secure. In other words, the site in question was scanned by Google and it was determined that there was no threat to leak sensitive data such as credit card information or passwords. You can also access site-related settings from here. However, Google says that it conducted a study on this icon in 2021, and only 11 percent of respondents fully knew what the lock icon was for. This is exactly the reason behind the change decision.
So how will the new icon be and what will it offer the user?
The lock icon in Google Chrome’s address bar will get a new look, implying it ‘offers options’ in the future. Moreover, the functionality of this icon will change greatly.
This is what the current icon and options look like in Google Chrome:
If you click on that lock option in the current versions of Google Chrome; You’ll see several options for connection security, cookies, and site-related settings. However, these options are not very useful. For example, when you want to open the “Site settings” option, you will be taken to a new tab. From the tab you are directed to, you can allow a website to track your location, camera, microphone or your movements.
The new feature under development will allow you to track location, microphone and motion sensors with a single touch. In addition, details about connection security, site settings and cookies will also be included in the new icon. This will increase the functionality of the drop-down menu. Google did not comment on when the new icon will reach stable versions.
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