Google Chrome already has a memory saver feature that automatically suspends inactive tabs to save precious RAM on mobile phones and computers, but Google may take it a step further soon.
The big search engine company is said to be trying out a new feature on the Chrome browser for Android. This feature, called Declutter, is still being tested and is not fully ready yet. It’s designed to help you tidy up your browser tabs by automatically archiving and removing inactive ones. This should make it simpler to organize your tabs and locate the ones you use frequently.
Other internet browsers have this feature already, so it’s about time Chrome added it too, especially since it could help save battery power on smartphones. This would be particularly helpful for budget smartphones that don’t have the newest hardware.
The process of how Declutter operates is straightforward. Once you have a certain number of tabs open, any tabs that are not currently in use in Chrome will be stored away automatically. These stored tabs won’t be visible anymore, but you can still find them in a separate menu if you need to bring them back.
You can also set Chrome to automatically delete archived tabs after a set amount of time to save even more hardware power. Chrome is known to be a memory hog, so it should help the browser perform better.
You will be able to control the amount of time after which Chrome deletes an archived tab. While the tab declutter feature holds significant potential benefits, there exists a delicate balance between memory conservation and the moment of realization when you discover an important tab has been inadvertently lost without being bookmarked.
While Declutter has been observed only on Android so far, we’re optimistic that it will also be available on the desktop version of Chrome. However, there’s no confirmed release date for Declutter yet as it’s still in the experimental stage.
