Chrome for Android has received an update today, which is said to bring a number of stability fixes and performance improvements. The official Chrome Releases blog also states that the new version of Chrome includes support for the newly announced Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.
Going by that, it certainly appears that Chrome might take over as the default browser for Android 4.2 devices, at least the ones running stock Android 4.2 – read nexus devices. The latest build of Chrome for Android registers as version 18.0.1025464 for ARM devices and version 18.0.1026320 for x86 devices. The x86 category covers devices such as the Motorola Razr 1, and the Lava XOLO series, which are powered by Intel.
The other, and more interesting thing about this update, is that it includes support for the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 10. Which actually sounds a wee bit funny, since both devices are not expected to be released before November 13th. Plus the fact that these devices come with Chrome preinstalled, and it is likely to be the default browser, which means Chrome would have been extensively tested on both devices, as well as on Android 4.2 during development. But it could also mean that whatever improvements Chrome received during that stage, are possibly being passed on to all devices with this update.
Be that as it may, updates to Chrome for Android are always welcome, considering the mobile version is lagging behind by 5 versions, as compared to the desktop flavor. If you already have Chrome installed on your Android device, you can just update it from the Play Store; if not hit the download button below for the latest version.
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