Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world, and Google regularly releases updates to deliver new features, fix technical issues, and improve your security and privacy.
Thus, the new versions of the program bring solutions to certain problems and new functionalities. Here’s how to make sure you have the latest version of Chrome on your PC, Tablet O smartphone.
How to Update Google Chrome on Android
If automatic updates are enabled on your Android device, which is very likely, your Chrome will always be up to date without you having to do anything. But, if you prefer, you can check which updates are available.
Open the Play Store app on your Android mobile. In the upper left corner, you will see three lines. Tap on it and select “My apps & games” option. The Updates tab should be selected.
Under this tab, you will see a list of all the apps for which an update is available. Swipe down to see if Chrome is one of them. If so, hit the “Update” button and your device will do the rest.
If you prefer, you can take a look at our tutorial How to update mobiles and tablets Android for how to keep your device always up to date (as long as it’s compatible with the latest versions of Software).
How to Update Google Chrome on PC, Mac or Chromebook
For Windows computers, Macs, or Chromebooks, Chrome makes a habit of refreshing every time the program is closed and reopened. If you haven’t done this for a while, maybe that’s why you don’t have the latest version.
To check this you will need to click on the three dots in the upper right corner of Chrome to see if you get a message telling you that the web browser needs to be updated. In fact, you’ll be able to tell at a glance.
Google uses colors to tell you when your version of Chrome is. Green means it was posted less than two days ago. Orange indicates that a maximum of four days have already passed. And red means it’s already been available for a week.
If you see the message, you’ll need to click “Update Google Chrome” and then restart your browser for the update to take effect. If no message appears, it means that you are already using the latest version.
How to Update Google Chrome on iPhone and iPad
Again, as with other devices, Google Chrome should update automatically on your iPhone or iPad. But you can check it to be sure. To do this, you will have to go to the App Store and tap on your profile picture in the upper right corner.
Scroll down until you find the available updates section. This will be where you will see all the apps for which an update is available. If Chrome is listed, just hit the update button to get the latest version.
Of course, Chrome isn’t the only way to access the internet. If you prefer, you can take a look at our article on the best web browsers to find out everything that competing programs offer.