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Chrome for Android Version 150 Adds a Dedicated Back Button
7/10/2026, 6:22:48 PM
Update Overview
Google’s Chrome browser for Android has begun rolling out version 150, the first release to include a dedicated back-button icon. The new control appears alongside the forward arrow inside the three-dot overflow menu, addressing a long-standing gap between Android and iOS versions of the browser.
UI Reshuffling and Renamed Features
The addition of the back button pushes other icons to new positions. The former site-info button has been removed from the top row and relocated under a newly introduced “Site controls” entry in the overflow menu. The “Add to home screen” command has been renamed “Install and create shortcut,” a change that alters only the label, not the functionality.
Partial Rollout and Availability
Version 150 is being delivered to devices with automatic updates enabled and can also be installed manually via the Google Play Store. Early observations indicate the update has not reached all users; several Android phones running the latest Play Store version of Chrome still lack the back button and the “Site controls” option. This staggered distribution suggests a phased, server-side rollout.
Background: User Demand and Platform Parity
For years, Android users have voiced frustration over the absence of a native back button, often resorting to swipe gestures to navigate. The new feature narrows the functional gap with Chrome on iOS, which has offered a back button for an extended period, and aligns the mobile experience more closely with the desktop browser.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A new update is adding a dedicated back button to Chrome on Android devices.” — Edgar Cervantes, Android Authority
- “Chrome for Android version 150 is now rolling out, and it’s finally introducing the back button on Android devices (h/t 9to5Google).” — Edgar Cervantes, Android Authority
- “ While the update has started rolling out, it has clearly not reached everyone just yet.” — Edgar Cervantes, Android Authority
- “There’s good news for the first type because the latest version of Chrome finally adds a back button.” — Android Police
- “Apple got there first Anyone reading this from Appleland might be confused, because Chrome on iOS has had a back button for quite some time.” — Android Police
