However, until now, it was unclear exactly what form the new look would take. Google started to tease an upcoming redesign of its hugely-popular browser earlier this year, when developers spotted references to 'Material Design 2' in the underlying code in the software. That will hurt in the eyes when you´re working in the evening hours.' 'And I don't like the choice that the new tab page is completely white when I first startup Chrome now or when I only have one tab open. This sentiment was also shared with a social media user known as Kevin Kozuszek, who added: 'I like some parts of the new design, but the new tabs are WAY too big and take too much vertical space on non-touch devices like e.g. 'Wouldn't it be preferable to have a simple switch to chose between a more spacious, touch-oriented design and a more condensed design for the classic desktop?' Google+ user Frank Rehse asked the developer.
'Yup,' agreed a Google user known as Sushubh 'Touch is basically ruining desktop experience.' One social media user, known as Davide Stefanini, said: 'I really don't like the tab shape, but the rest is good.' Google+ users responded to the announcement of the new design, with some speculating the changes were made to ensure the web browser was easier to use on touchscreen laptop and desktop computers. The upcoming Google Chrome redesign will be the first dramatic update to the user interface since 2014 (pictured above), which has sharper angles in the tabs, and a smaller omnibox