Vivaldi has officially joined the ranks of browsers supporting Windows on Arm, marking a significant milestone for users of Arm-based processors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. This development follows the lead of other major browsers, including Google Chrome, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, which have already embraced this technology.
The journey to full Arm support for Vivaldi has been in the works for several months, with initial testing beginning as early as mid-April. Users can now enjoy a stable browsing experience, free from the instability and crashes that plagued earlier versions during the testing phase.
Vivaldi 5.9 Adds More Than Arm Support
While the native support for Windows on Arm is certainly noteworthy, the Vivaldi 5.9 update introduces a suite of new features aimed at enhancing user experience. One of the standout additions is the ability to rename tabs, a feature that promises to improve organization for users who often juggle multiple tabs with similar titles. This functionality extends to tab stacks as well, allowing users to group related tabs under specific names, streamlining their workflow.
Synced Tab Overview
Another significant enhancement is the introduction of a new panel for viewing synced tabs across devices. Previously, accessing synced tabs required navigating through a less intuitive suspended menu. The new panel organizes synced tabs in a clear tree structure, making it easier for users to locate and open the tabs they need from any device.
More Refinements
In addition to these major features, Vivaldi 5.9 brings practical improvements such as the ability to drag and drop files directly from the downloads panel, eliminating the need to open File Explorer for quick file transfers. Furthermore, the Vivaldi team has implemented numerous fixes to enhance the performance of the email client, contributing to a smoother overall experience.
As the Vivaldi team continues to refine the browser, they are also addressing previous issues that had led some users to reconsider their choice of browser. With these updates, Vivaldi aims to reaffirm its commitment to providing a robust and user-friendly browsing experience.
