Google is making search suggestions in Chrome more helpful

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Google is introducing improvements to search suggestions in Chrome, the company announced today. As part of the changes, users will start to get more helpful search suggestions in Chrome based on what others are searching for, see more images for suggested searches and find search suggestions even with a poor connection.

Search suggestions are the drop-down list of suggested completions that appear before you finish typing out your query in Google. The feature generates predictions to help users save time and speed up their search. With these new updates, Google is expanding the availability of search suggestions and using them to boost inspiration.

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When users are signed into Chrome on desktop and open a new tab, they will now start to see suggestions in the search box related to their previous searches based on what other people are searching for. For example, if you recently searched for “Japchae,” you might see suggested searches for other popular Korean dishes that others are looking up, like tteok-bokki, bulgogi and bibimbap.

Chrome has previously only displayed images for search suggestions in the address bar that matched your exact product query. If you typed out “Isanti dining table,” the address bar would display an image of one. Google plans to display useful images for broader shopping categories and products to aid users in simpler searches.

Type “bohemian table” in Google for images of bohemian table, tablecloth, runner, and lamp for relevant results. Search for products you’re interested in even without knowing the exact item you’re looking for. The updates for suggested searches will roll out on Android and iOS.

Google improves on-device capabilities, enabling Chrome users on Android and iOS to view search suggestions despite bad network connections. The update means that users will also get more helpful suggestions when browsing in Incognito Mode.