In a recent blog post, Google noted how Google Chrome 110.0.5481.177, the latest version of its web browser, now features optimizations that are designed to preserve battery life. The post noted that Chrome can now browse the Internet for 17 hours or watch YouTube for 18 hours on a 13-inch MacBook Pro notebook.
With improvements to Energy Saver mode, browsing time is extended for another 30 minutes by reducing unnecessary background tasks, and while Google uses the M2 MacBook Pro as an example, the company says that those using older Macs will also see performance gains.
Google highlighted changes that have been made, including tuning iframes to consume less energy, tweaking JavaScript timers to wake the CPU less often, streamlining data structures to optimize access, and eliminating unnecessary redraws.
The company stated that it plans to continue to optimize Energy Saver mode in the future. The Chrome browser for Macs can be downloaded from Google’s website.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via MacRumors and blog.chromium.org