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Google appears to be working on improving the Chrome user experience on Android. The company has confirmed the rollout of a redesigned notification permission interface, starting with Chrome version 155. Google has also demonstrated what this update will look like for users. The company recommends linking the permission prompt to a relevant action or context, rather than displaying it immediately upon page load.

**Chrome 155 for Android Gets a New Notification Permission UI**
In a blog post on 'Chrome for Developers,' Google announced changes aimed at eliminating the annoyance caused by frequent notification prompts during web browsing. The new notification user experience will arrive with Chrome version 155 on Android. Currently, Google Chrome version 150 is available on the Play Store.

Google states that the redesigned notification permission interface for Chrome on Android features a "less intrusive UI that is just as simple as the old version but significantly reduces user friction." The company notes that this change helps users make informed decisions about subscribing to site notifications without interrupting their workflow.

To facilitate this, Google has added a new, dedicated notification subscription option within Chrome's 'Site Controls' menu; the blog post includes a screenshot showcasing this feature. With this update, users who do not wish to respond immediately when a website displays a prompt can choose to subscribe later via the Site Controls interface. This is expected to offer users greater flexibility while browsing.

Google also noted that the new non-blocking notification prompt will automatically expire if the user does not respond. Consequently, developers may need to modify the code that checks for permission status. Google has asked developers to link prompts to the right context to boost user engagement. The tech giant has also provided some examples for developers. For instance, an e-commerce site could request permission to send delivery updates immediately after an order is placed. Similarly, a news website might suggest topic alerts after a user has read several articles, or travel sites could display prompts for fare alerts after a user searches for a specific flight.

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