Google to Apple users: Update these MacBooks now if you want to continue using Chrome securely
Chrome usually updates itself in the background when you close and reopen the browser, but if it's been a while since you last restarted, you might want to check manually. On a Mac, click the three dots in the top right corner, head to Help > About Google Chrome, and you'll see if there's an update waiting. You can also set Chrome to update automatically for all users by enabling it from the About Google Chrome section, but only if it's installed in the main Applications folder.For those on Windows, Android or iOS, the update process is a bit different, but still simple. Windows users just need to close and relaunch Chrome. Android users should head to the Play Store, while iPhone users can update from the App Store.But the key point here is for Mac users still clinging to Big Sur — update your system now if you want to continue using Chrome safely. Once Chrome 139 rolls out, sticking with an older macOS could leave you exposed to unnecessary risks.- Ends
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