Google Releases Native Arm Version of Chrome for Windows
Move signals potential growth in popularity for Arm-based Windows PCs, with several companies set to launch Arm-based chips.
- Google has released a native Arm version of Chrome for Windows, which was previously a significant barrier for Windows on Arm.
- The native Arm version of Chrome is currently available in the Nightly channel for Google Chrome, a developer channel that showcases cutting-edge features.
- The release of a native Arm version of Chrome is significant as the browser holds around 65% of the market share, compared to only 5% for Microsoft's Edge, which already had a native version for Arm-based machines.
- The move indicates that Arm-based Windows PCs may become more popular soon, with Qualcomm set to launch its Snapdragon X Elite processors for Windows laptops this year and Nvidia and AMD reportedly preparing to launch Arm-based chips next year.
- The momentum behind Windows on Arm has grown since Apple introduced its M-series chips, which have shown remarkable performance and battery life.