The Google Chrome app for Mac was updated today with new memory-saving and power-saving modes designed to give users more control over memory usage and battery life.

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Memory Saver mode frees up memory from tabs that aren’t actively being used, allowing for a smoother experience for tabs that are in use. Google says this mode is especially useful when performing other system tasks, such as editing videos or playing games. Tabs that are inactive are reloaded when necessary.

With power saving mode, Chrome will automatically limit battery-draining tasks when the battery reaches 20 percent. Background activity will be limited, as will visual effects with animations and videos for websites.

Power saving and memory saving can be turned on or off using the three-dot menu in Chrome, and important websites can be marked as exempt from memory saving.

The new modes are rolling out with the latest release of the Chrome app for Mac (version 108) and will be available to all users worldwide in the coming weeks.

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