Just a few weeks ago, Google finally launched a version of its Chrome web browser that supports devices running Windows on ARM-based processors. Today, another web browser, Vivaldi, launched a new version that also supports Windows on ARM but is in a very early state.

in a blog postVivaldi stated:

As an added bonus we also include Windows arm64 “Architecture Preview” packages for those of you with suitable hardware. These builds are not yet part of our automated testing system and were lightly tested on just one piece of hardware. Serious problems may exist and should be expected. However, any testing and feedback is welcome!

You can download the new 3329.7 version of the browser from the blog post on Windows 10/11 32-bit and 64-bit, along with the macOS and Linux versions and the new and very early Windows 10/11 ARM64 version.

The release of Google Chrome and Vivaldi browsers with Windows ARM support seems to show that there is a growing interest in making apps that run natively on this type of hardware. This is due to the upcoming launch of new Windows PCs that will have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processors

Officially announced in October 2023, these processors are designed to give Intel, AMD and Apple’s M1 chips a run for their money in terms of performance. The Qualcomm chips will include 12 high-performance cores and a maximum clock speed of 3.8GHz, along with an integrated Adreno GPU and an AI-themed neural processing unit.

Several major Windows PC manufacturers have confirmed that they will release laptops with the Snapdragon X Elite chip in 2024, they include Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, HONOR, Lenovo, Microsoft, Samsung, and Xiaomi.

Earlier this week, images purportedly showing a Snapdragon X Elite-based notebook, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14, found their way onto the Internet. However, details about the hardware specifications of the laptop have not been revealed.