Google Chrome tests a new “Picture in Picture” feature. This feature lets users watch videos in a small window. This small window stays on top of other windows. Users can browse other web pages. Users can check email. The video keeps playing. Google confirms testing this feature now. The test is for desktop users. It involves Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The test is part of the Chrome Canary program. Chrome Canary gets features early. Google wants feedback before a wider release.
(Google Chrome tests “Picture in Picture”)
People like Picture in Picture. It helps multitasking. You watch a tutorial. You work on a document at the same time. You follow a recipe video. You check your messages. The video stays visible. You don’t need to switch tabs constantly. This saves time. It makes browsing smoother. Tech sites spotted code for this feature. The code suggests easy controls. Users can resize the video window. Users can move the video window anywhere on the screen. Clicking the window offers playback buttons. Play, pause, skip are likely options.
(Google Chrome tests “Picture in Picture”)
This feature isn’t entirely new. Other browsers offer similar tools. Some websites build their own mini-players. Google adding it directly to Chrome matters. It makes the feature standard. It works across many video sites. YouTube support is expected. Support for other platforms like Vimeo is likely. The test is early. Google hasn’t announced a final release date. Performance and stability are key factors. Google needs to ensure it works well for everyone. Some users might not see the test yet. Google often tests features with small groups first. Feedback shapes the final design. The goal is a simple, useful tool for Chrome users.