Chrome can now autofill details from your Google account
But here’s where it gets interesting: Chrome is expanding autofill to tap into more data stored with your Google account, streamlining how you fill forms across devices while still aiming to minimize mistakes when multiple options exist.
Andrew Liszewski, a veteran technology journalist who has followed gadgets and electronics for years, explains Google’s latest Autofill improvements. The changes are rolling out to both mobile and desktop Chrome, and they broaden the range of information Autofill can pull from your Google Account when you’re signed in on Chrome for desktop, iOS, and Android.
On Android, Autofill now shows richer suggestions above the keyboard. Rather than a single condensed line, you’ll see two lines of context for each option, making it easier to distinguish between similar entries—such as two contacts with identical names—so you can pick the correct one more quickly.
Additionally, there are updates to support international addresses. For example, the system will better handle Mexican address formats that reference multiple cross-streets. A later rollout will also include support for phonetic names in Japan.
Last month, Google expanded Autofill further by enabling desktop users with Enhanced Autofill to automatically populate more sensitive details. This includes passport numbers, driver’s licenses, loyalty cards, and vehicle information such as VIN and license plate data. Both desktop and Android versions will access data from travel bookings saved in Google Wallet, enabling automatic filling of travel details like flight-arrival times when booking airport car rentals online.
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