Google says buggy Chrome update is crashing Macs with Apple CPUs
Earlier today, Google began rolling out Chrome 87, the first version for Chrome optimized for new MacOS devices featuring an Apple processor. However, there is a certain issue arises in it.
It was said by Craig Tumblison, the Chrome Support Manager, when they updated their Chrome download page to include the new version, they discovered the version of Chrome made available for download today may crash.
This issue impacts only those users who have installed the web browser today on Mac devices with an Apple M1 processor.
Fortunately, the Google has identified the issued and is currently working on fixing the Google Chrome. Also, there is a workaround available for this issue. Here the steps for the temporary workaround for you:
- Uninstall Chrome browser,
- Visit the Chrome download page,
- And reinstall it. Select “Mac with Intel chip” if prompted during the downloading process, if prompted.
Google Chrome 87 released today, specifically optimized to run on Mac devices with Apple M1 chips. According to Google, this browser is “up to 25% faster to start up and 7% faster to load pages, all while using less memory.”
The performance was increased via JavaScript Timer throttling and Occlusion tracking. JavaScript Timer throttling only allows JavaScript timers to wake up and perform a function once every minute. Occlusion tracking is used to determine what tabs are used and so that the resources are allocated to the actively used tabs.
Google has disabled the FTP support by default. Thus, visiting an ftp:// site will do nothing in the web browser.
With this version, the Slipstream attack that enables threat actors to bypass NAT and access any TCP/UDP port on a victim’s computer is also addressed. In total, 33 security vulnerabilities are fixed with Chrome 87 release.
