Google Chrome 64-bit versions can now be test-driven by users of 64-bit Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems now that Google has begun development channels for the new browsers.

Google today announced the debut of a 64-bit version of Chrome for Windows, starting with the introduction of 64-bit Dev and Canary channels for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users.

Beginning with Chrome 58.0.3029.96, which was released on Tuesday, Google will automatically migrate select users to 64-bit Chrome from the 32-bit version.

Google delivers a faster, better and more secure version of its Chrome Web browser for Windows. Indeed, the 64-bit version may just be today's best Windows Web browser.

Get excited, 64-bit Windows users. If you are fans of Google's Chrome browser, then you'll (hopefully) be happy to learn that the company has officially released a brand-new, 64-bit iteration of ...

Google starts automatically upgrading Chrome installations to the 64-bit versions on compatible machines, starting with version 58.

The first 64-bit desktop microprocessor launched in 2003. A 64-bit version of Windows debuted in 2005. Now, in 2014, a 64-bit version of Google’s Chrome browser is almost here. The open-source ...

Some heavy lifting has been done to move Chrome to the 64-bit world. It's Linux-only for now, though, and don't expect doubled performance over 32-bit versions.

Version 37 of Chrome brings it to the mainstream, as the 64-bit support has been in testing since June. By using the 64-bit version, Windows users get speed, security, and stability.

That includes all the speed boosts that come from a 64-bit design, which Google claims gives Chrome a 25 percent performance increase, on average, compared to the 32-bit version of the browser.