Googles first Chrome for Apples Mac with M1 chip hits a snag
Summary
Google released Chrome 87 yesterday, as well as its first version of the browser for the new Apple Silicon M1 processor. Although Google didnt actually announce the release of Chrome for Apples new processor, it had to hit pause on the rollout for the M1 version soon after it started because of the new browser unexpectedly crashing. Because Chrome now prioritizes active tabs, Google says it reduces CPU use by up to five times and extends battery life by up to 1.25 hours. SEE: Digital transformation: The new rules for getting projects done As usual, the new version comes with numerous security fixes, including one for the so-called NAT Slipstream attack that allows attackers to turn Chrome into a proxy and connect to internal networks if the user visits malicious website. Heres Googles workaround for Chrome for Apples chips if that version has already been installed: