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Google Wants to Make it Easier to Send Tabs to Yourself
You can try out the new function in the latest in-development version of Canary
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 21, 2021 01:58PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Internet & Security Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Google is improving Chrome's "Send Tab to Self" function, which you can try out for yourself through the latest in-development build of Canary. Reddit user Leopeva64 spotted the change tucked away in the latest developer build of Canary. If you use Canary, you can enable Send Tab to Self 2.0 by typing or pasting chrome://flags/#send-tab-to-self-v2 into the bar at the top, then setting it to Enabled. This changes the way tabs are shared across platforms, replacing system notifications with a small icon that will appear next to the address bar. Unsplash As Android Police points out, the move away from notifications is far less intrusive as it takes system pop-ups out of the process entirely. It also works independently of your system notification settings, so even if notifications are disabled for Chrome the new sharing function will still work. Additionally, this prevents the shared tab from being hidden under other notifications that may appear—keeping the information set to the side and safe until you decide to pull it up. Send Tab to Self 2.0 also is coming to Chrome's mobile browser, though the functionality is slightly different compared to the desktop. The mobile version still uses notifications, however, they're tied to the app and won't pop up until you open Chrome on your device. Once the notification bar appears, you'll have a few seconds to tap in before it disappears. You can download Canary to test out Send Tab to Self 2.0, but be aware that it's primarily intended as a testbed for Google and third-party developers, and is not meant for day-to-day use. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Chrome Not Playing Video? How to Fix How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10 How to Fix It When Google Chrome Is Not Responding How to Stop Autoplay Videos Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome What is the Chromium Web Browser, and Who Needs It? The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Turn Hardware Acceleration On and Off in Chrome How to Restore Tabs in Chrome How to Bookmark All Tabs in Chrome on Android How to Make Google Your Default Search Engine How to Use Google Chrome Clipboard Sharing With Android How to Fix a Google Chrome Black Screen Issue How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website Windows 10 Action Center: How to Use It Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies