Google has announced that Chrome will officially launch for ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026, years after it became available on ARM-based macOS and Windows. The absence of an official build had been a long-standing pain point, particularly for administrators managing fleets of ARM-based Chromebooks. Chromium has been available on ARM64 Linux for some time, but the proprietary Chrome build — which adds Google account integration, sync, and services — was missing. The technical barrier was minimal; the delay appears to have been a matter of prioritization. Speculation around the timing includes growth in Chromebook usage and potential interest from users migrating away from Windows.
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