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The "Merge tabs and apps" option should be inside the "Basics" header. However, as of current writing, it seems Google didn't add this feature for Android tablet. The same case was reported on Android Central's forum, and the reply was

It looks like that feature is only on Chrome on phones. It may be due to the fact that Chrome on tablets already has visible tabs, while Chrome on phones doesn't.

Setting on phone

Chrome 39.0 setting on Android phone

Setting on tablet

Chrome 39.0 setting on Android tablet

The "Merge tabs and apps" option should be inside the "Basics" header. However, as of current writing, it seems Google didn't add this feature for Android tablet. The same case was reported on Android Central's forum, and the reply was

It looks like that feature is only on Chrome on phones. It may be due to the fact that Chrome on tablets already has visible tabs, while Chrome on phones doesn't.

The "Merge tabs and apps" option should be inside the "Basics" header. However, as of current writing, it seems Google didn't add this feature for Android tablet. The same case was reported on Android Central's forum, and the reply was

It looks like that feature is only on Chrome on phones. It may be due to the fact that Chrome on tablets already has visible tabs, while Chrome on phones doesn't.

Setting on phone

Chrome 39.0 setting on Android phone

Setting on tablet

Chrome 39.0 setting on Android tablet

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The "Merge tabs and apps" option isshould be inside the "Basics" header.

option on phone

On the phone, the option can be seen directly after opening the Settings (as shown in the picture).

  However, on the tablet, the app shows "Account" header as the default. You have to select "Basics" header first to access this option. (OMGChrome probably forgot to mention this since they didn't checkof current writing, it on the tablet)

The reason for the discrepancy is...seems Google Chromedidn't add this feature for Android (and also, many apps) uses "two-pane layout" for preference screen on tablet. Phone, on the other hand, doesn't have much space and thus list the preference in a single list. It's possible for developer to setup different layout basedThe same case was reported on device's configurationAndroid Central's forum, and it's usually used to maximize the screen efficiency.reply was

It looks like that feature is only on Chrome on phones. It may be due to the fact that Chrome on tablets already has visible tabs, while Chrome on phones doesn't.

The "Merge tabs and apps" option is inside the "Basics" header.

option on phone

On the phone, the option can be seen directly after opening the Settings (as shown in the picture).

  However, on the tablet, the app shows "Account" header as the default. You have to select "Basics" header first to access this option. (OMGChrome probably forgot to mention this since they didn't check it on the tablet)

The reason for the discrepancy is... Google Chrome for Android (and also, many apps) uses "two-pane layout" for preference screen on tablet. Phone, on the other hand, doesn't have much space and thus list the preference in a single list. It's possible for developer to setup different layout based on device's configuration, and it's usually used to maximize the screen efficiency.

The "Merge tabs and apps" option should be inside the "Basics" header. However, as of current writing, it seems Google didn't add this feature for Android tablet. The same case was reported on Android Central's forum, and the reply was

It looks like that feature is only on Chrome on phones. It may be due to the fact that Chrome on tablets already has visible tabs, while Chrome on phones doesn't.

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Andrew T.
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The "Merge tabs and apps" option is inside the "Basics" header.

option on phone

On the phone, the option can be seen directly after opening the Settings (as shown in the picture).

However, on the tablet, the app shows "Account" header as the default. You have to select "Basics" header first to access this option. (OMGChrome probably forgot to mention this since they didn't check it on the tablet)

The reason for the discrepancy is... Google Chrome for Android (and also, many apps) uses "two-pane layout" for preference screen on tablet. Phone, on the other hand, doesn't have much space and thus list the preference in a single list. It's possible for developer to setup different layout based on device's configuration, and it's usually used to maximize the screen efficiency.

The "Merge tabs and apps" option is inside the "Basics" header.

option on phone

On the phone, the option can be seen directly after opening the Settings (as shown in the picture).

However, on the tablet, the app shows "Account" header as the default. You have to select "Basics" header first to access this option. (OMGChrome probably forgot to mention this since they didn't check it on the tablet)

The reason for the discrepancy is... Google Chrome for Android (and also, many apps) uses "two-pane layout" for preference screen on tablet. Phone, on the other hand, doesn't have much space and thus list the preference in a single list. It's possible to setup different layout based on device's configuration, and it's usually used to maximize the screen efficiency.

The "Merge tabs and apps" option is inside the "Basics" header.

option on phone

On the phone, the option can be seen directly after opening the Settings (as shown in the picture).

However, on the tablet, the app shows "Account" header as the default. You have to select "Basics" header first to access this option. (OMGChrome probably forgot to mention this since they didn't check it on the tablet)

The reason for the discrepancy is... Google Chrome for Android (and also, many apps) uses "two-pane layout" for preference screen on tablet. Phone, on the other hand, doesn't have much space and thus list the preference in a single list. It's possible for developer to setup different layout based on device's configuration, and it's usually used to maximize the screen efficiency.

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