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Google has promoted Chrome 148 to the stable channel for Windows, macOS and Linux, beginning a staged rollout that users will receive over the coming days or weeks. The release is important not only because it advances Chrome's feature...
Google has released a follow-up stable update for Chrome 148 on desktop, moving the browser to version 148.0.7778.167/168 for Windows and macOS and 148.0.7778.167 for Linux. The update is rolling out gradually, but it is notable because it...
Google has started rolling out Chrome 148 for Android, bringing version 148.0.7778.167 to mobile users through Google Play over several days. The release is described as a stability and performance update, but it also matters because...
Google has released Chrome 149 beta builds across major platforms, giving testers and developers an early look at the next Chrome milestone. The beta channel now includes Chrome 149.0.7827.14 for Windows, macOS and Linux, Chrome Beta...
Security agencies urged Chrome users to update immediately after Google patched CVE-2026-5281, a zero-day vulnerability that was reportedly exploited in the wild. The flaw affected Chrome versions before 146.0.7680.177/178 on Windows and...
Google's early-2026 Chrome security cycle drew attention with CVE-2026-2441, a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in CSS. The U.S. National Vulnerability Database describes the flaw as affecting Google Chrome before version...
Google has announced that Chrome will move from a four-week milestone release cycle to a two-week release cycle starting in September 2026. The change begins with the stable release of Chrome 153 on September 8, 2026 and applies to...
Chrome 148 introduces several web platform features aimed at performance, layout flexibility and AI-powered development. Google's developer blog highlighted three major additions: CSS name-only container queries, lazy loading for video and...
Google has introduced Immediate UI mode for passkeys and managed passwords, a web capability designed to reduce friction during sign-in. The feature lets websites offer saved credentials directly when a user reaches a sign-in moment, such...
Google has described its latest AI work in Chrome as one of the browser's biggest upgrades, with Gemini becoming a central part of the browsing experience. The company says the goal is to help users understand complex information, work...
Google has expanded Chrome's anti-scam defenses with on-device AI, using Gemini Nano to support Enhanced Protection in Safe Browsing on desktop. The company says this helps Chrome analyze risky sites locally and provide protection even...
Google has decided to keep Chrome's current approach to third-party cookie choice and will not roll out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies. The company said users can continue managing their preferences through Chrome's...
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