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Update Google Chrome Now (32 Security Fixes)

Google's latest Chrome stable update fixes 32 security flaws, including one rated critical. Chrome updates in the background but only applies the fix when you relaunch, so make sure it's done.

1. Computer

Open Chrome, go to the three-dot menu > Help > About Google Chrome, or paste chrome://settings/help into the address bar. Chrome checks for updates; click Relaunch.

chrome://settings/help  ->  Relaunch

2. Android

Play Store > search Chrome > Update.

Play Store > Chrome > Update

3. iPhone

App Store > your profile picture > scroll to Chrome > Update.

App Store > profile > Chrome > Update

4. Edge, Brave and Opera too

They're built on the same engine (Chromium). Check their About pages: edge://settings/help, brave://settings/help.

edge://settings/help

FAQ

Do I lose my tabs when Chrome relaunches?

No. Chrome reopens your tabs after the relaunch (incognito windows close).

How do I know I'm up to date?

chrome://settings/help says Chrome is up to date and shows the version number.