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Google Chrome Officially Launches for ARM64 Linux with DRM Support
Google has released a native ARM64 Linux build of Chrome, including Widevine DRM for streaming services. The move addresses a long-standing gap for users of ARM-based Linux devices like Raspberry Pi and Snapdragon laptops. Previously, ARM Linux users had to rely on Chromium or workarounds for DRM-protected content.
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While Chrome on ARM64 Linux is welcome, its late arrival underscores Google's slow embrace of the platform compared to Microsoft and Apple.
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