Chrome for Android is finally fixing installed Web Apps’ edge-to-edge annoyance
Chrome for Android is finally working on a long-awaited fix that will let installed PWAs truly go edge-to-edge, bringing a more native app-like experience without fullscreen workarounds...
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Chrome for Android is finally addressing an inconsistency with installed Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) that prevented them from rendering edge-to-edge, unlike regular browser tabs.
- Web Apps will now be able to extend content behind the Android status bar, similar to native apps.
- This bug was publicly documented as of March 2025 and acknowledged by Google’s Chrome Developer Relations engineer Bramus Van Damme on March 24, 2026.
- The update means installed PWAs will offer a more immersive user experience, making better use of modern phone displays.
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