Chrome's iOS-Style Page Transitions Are Finally Coming to Android—Here's How to Test Them

Reviewed by Corey Noles Google's been quietly cooking up something that could fundamentally change how Android browsing feels. The search giant is testing iOS-like page transitions in Chrome for Android, and after testing these transitions across dozens of Android devices in our lab, the early results suggest we're looking at a major upgrade to mobile web navigation. What you need to know: Cross-document view transitions now work in Chrome 126+, about 85% of users globally can experience these smoother transitions, and companies like redBus saw 7% more sales after implementing them—a direct connection between smooth navigation and business outcomes. The shift represents Chrome's embrace of the View Transitions API—a browser-native solution that eliminates the need for JavaScript-heavy frameworks to create smooth page-to-page animations. Instead of the traditional flash of white (or black in dark mode) that happens during navigation, you'll see elements smoothly morphing between pages