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Google Chrome Officially Released for ARM64 Linux, Includes Widevine DRM
Key points
- Official Google Chrome build is now available for ARM64 Linux.
- Includes Google account sync for bookmarks, extensions, and settings.
- Features native Widevine DRM for media playback.
- Widevine DRM on Linux is limited to software-based 720p/1080p resolution.
Official Chrome for ARM64 Linux
Google has made an official build of its Chrome browser available for ARM64 Linux distributions. This release supports devices such as the Raspberry Pi, single-board computers, and Snapdragon-powered laptops. The ARM64 builds were added to Google's official Linux repositories for Debian and RPM-based distributions.
Key Features: Sync and Widevine DRM
The official Chrome build for ARM64 Linux includes Google account synchronization, allowing users to access their extensions, bookmarks, passwords, and settings across devices. Additionally, it integrates Widevine DRM for protected content playback. Previously, Widevine on ARM Linux outside of ChromeOS often required complex workarounds to function.
DRM Limitations on Linux
While Widevine DRM is included, its functionality on Linux is likely limited to "Software Secure" playback. This means streaming services like Netflix will be capped at 720p or 1080p resolution, without support for 4K content. The Widevine module is a native aarch64 build bundled within Chrome.
Installation and Updates
Users can install the ARM64 Chrome build via Debian (.deb) packages, which also add Google's repository for automatic future updates. This ensures that the browser remains current alongside other system updates. The release provides a native alternative to Chromium and other Chromium-based browsers already available on ARM64.
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Reporting from
Google has released an official build of Chrome for ARM64 Linux devices, including the Raspberry Pi, fulfilling a previous commitment. This release brings Google account sync and native Widevine DRM support to ARM64 Linux users, which was previously unavailable or required workarounds.