Google reduced Chrome for Android scroll jank by 48%
Google reports a 48% reduction in scroll jank for Chrome on Android, marking a milestone in long-term mobile browser optimization.
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Google has announced a significant improvement to the performance of Chrome on Android, citing a 48% reduction in scroll jank. This change follows a multi-year project to rebuild the browser's underlying architecture.
Coverage from Droid Life, Android Central, Chrome Unboxed, 9to5Google, and the official Google blog highlights this development as a major update to mobile web browsing speed. Outlets emphasize that the browser is now positioned as the fastest mobile platform for browsing.
Future updates remain focused on ongoing efforts by the Chrome team to continue eliminating remaining performance issues. Official documentation indicates these optimizations are part of a continuous effort to improve the mobile experience.
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Quick answers
How much has scroll jank been reduced in Chrome for Android?
Google reported a 48% reduction in scroll jank.
How long has Google been working on these browser improvements?
According to coverage, Google has been rebuilding Chrome on Android for years.
What is the status of Chrome's performance on mobile?
Reports from Chrome Unboxed state that Chrome for Android is now the fastest mobile platform for web browsing.
Coverage (5)
- Chrome Team’s Push to Eliminate Jank Going Well Droid Life · 1d ago
- Google has quietly been rebuilding Chrome on Android for years, and it's now nearly 50% smoother because of it Android Central · 1d ago
- Chrome for Android is now officially the fastest mobile platform for web browsing Chrome Unboxed · 1d ago
- Smoother scrolling: How we halved scroll jank in Chrome on Android blog.google · 1d ago
- Google reduced Chrome for Android scroll jank by 48% 9to5Google · 1d ago
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