Web browser Google Chrome is testing a feature that willenhance privacy of all Apple devices running iOS operating system. Such devicesinclude iPhone.
Usually, when an individual opens up incognito mode, thesame still shows up when moving in between the open apps. For someone lookingover the shoulder of the mobile user, this may pose a privacy threat.
In the functionality being tested, there are a couple ofchanges to protect the privacy of the user. The first is that the incognitotabs will not present themselves when switching apps.
The second is that even when the app is opened, theincognito tabs will remain locked. Top open them would require security accessusing the device owner’s Touch Id or Face ID.
These practical functionalities are expected to be fullytested and then made available to wider public in less than six weeks i.e.before March 2021.
There is however a way to get these and all other newfeatures in advance. The same is accomplished using beta version of thesoftware. For Google Chrome, beta features are tested in a separate standaloneapp called Google Chome beta.
After installing this app, the features discussed above canbe enabled by going to Settings > Privacy > Lock Incognito tabs.