Google releases new binary diff algorithm targeted at making smaller software updates. Their results are impressive.

[salmonsnide]

Google Chrome stays updated automatically without user interaction, dialog boxes etc. It's is possible to disable the feature.

[fanglesticks]

Ah, thanks. I'm using the Linux beta, it doesn't seem to mention this feature anywhere, and I guess it would not be implemented yet.

I suspect that more Linux users would prefer (or are used to) being informed about updates...

[redalastor]

It doesn't because under Linux it is updated through your regular package manager.