Google Chrome on Android is getting a new feature that gives users more control over tab clutter. Right now, Chrome can automatically hide tabs you haven’t used in a while. But soon, you’ll be able to manually archive tabs yourself—no waiting required.
This upcoming feature builds on the existing tab decluttering system. Currently, Chrome hides inactive tabs after 21 days. Those tabs aren’t closed, just tucked away in an “Archived” group that keeps your tab switcher clean. It’s a subtle but useful way to deal with forgotten tabs without losing them.
The new update takes this idea further. A flag spotted in Chromium code—Drag and Drop to Archive Tab—suggests that users will be able to drag a tab in the tab switcher and drop it into the archive area. This lets you manually archive tabs on demand instead of relying on Chrome’s 21-day timer.
Here is the flag I spotted today:
Drag and Drop to Archive Tabs – Enables drag-and-drop tabs in the tab switcher to archive tabs
Manual tab archiving gives users more flexibility. Maybe you’ve finished reading an article but want to keep it for later. Or you’re done comparing prices but want to save those tabs without bookmarking them. Dragging them into the archive gives you a cleaner tab list now, and the option to revisit later.
If you are an Android user, you’ll soon see this feature in action. I am hoping to see this in the Canary version of Chrome in coming weeks.
Source: Chromium Gerrit.
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