


It can run natively on both Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon (M1 and future versions). UPDATE: Google now offers a universal version of Google Chrome. Tap on the Download Chrome button on the top right-hand cornerĪ pop-up box will be displayed asking you to choose which version of Chrome want to be installed on your MacBook If you have a new MacBook with the M1 chip, do yourself a favor and follow these steps below: How to install Google Chrome on new Macs with the M1 chip Turns out, it’s super easy, and the results you see after installing are immediately noticeable. This is the wrong version, and I needed to get the faster and better version installed on my machine. Image: Twitter / I had Chrome installed on my Intel-based Mac, the previous version of Chrome was ported over to this new MacBook. I literally never knew this existed, even though it’s been covered pretty extensively. Apparently, Google has its own version specifically designed for Macs with the M1 chip. It turns out I was running the wrong version of Chrome. I was pretty much getting the same experience I had on my older 2015 MacBook.

So far, so good.īut one thing I noticed when running Google Chrome was that it wasn’t as fast as I thought it should be. I finally got my hands on Apple’s latest MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip. It can run natively on Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon (M1 and future versions). If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.UPDATE 5:32 PM ET: Google now offers a universal version of Google Chrome. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping.
