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brew install --cask google-chrome v149.0.7827.156

Fast web browser with synced bookmarks, passwords, and extensions across devices.

Why you might care

Chrome dominates web browsing with seamless Google account integration, excellent developer tools, and broad extension ecosystem. Choose this if you use Google services, need reliable cross-device sync, or depend on Chrome-specific developer features.

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