This new feature is a welcome addition to Chrome for Android.

Some mobile sites are less than user-friendly, and getting to the desktop version of the site can be cumbersome at best. There's nothing fancy to this method, but it's one that is sure to come in handy. The page will again automatically refresh for you. To change back to the mobile version of a site, simply uncheck the same box. As you can see in the background of the screenshot above, the desktop version of Google has loaded. With the box checked, you will see the desktop version of the site loaded for only that tab. The Web page will automatically begin to reload in the background. When viewing the mobile version of a site, open the menu and check the box located next to Request Desktop site.

Requesting the desktop version of a Web site can be done in just a couple of steps. The update added some great new features, including the ability to request the desktop version of a Web site that just isn't looking that great in its mobile form. Now, there is a way to permanently enable the desktop mode for your devices Chrome browser so that youll get the full version whatever website you visit. Earlier this week Google released an update to Chrome for Android.

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