Chrome Beta Adds Safari Data Import on iOS

Google has introduced a new feature in the beta version of its Chrome browser for iOS that simplifies the process of transferring data from Apple's Safari browser directly on iPhones and iPads. The update, part of Chrome 145, allows users to import bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, payment information, and other data without needing a desktop computer, addressing a long-standing limitation in Apple's ecosystem.

The feature, called Safari Import, appears in Chrome's settings menu and provides a guided tutorial to streamline the migration. Users begin by opening the Settings app on their iOS device, navigating to Safari, and selecting the option to export browsing data. There, they choose the specific items to transfer, such as saved passwords, history, bookmarks, credit card details, and extensions. The selected data is then packaged into a ZIP file and saved to the device's Downloads folder.

Returning to Chrome, users tap the three-dot menu in the bottom bar, select Settings from the top carousel, and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Safari Import option. Selecting it prompts users to choose the ZIP file from their Downloads. Chrome then displays a breakdown of...