Google Chrome accelerates release cycle to bi-weekly updates
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Google Chrome is transitioning from a four-week to a two-week release cycle for stable and beta versions across Desktop, Android, and iOS. Starting with Chrome 153, this change aims to deliver new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements more frequently while maintaining stability. The Dev and Canary channels, as well as the Extended Stable branch for enterprise customers, will retain their current schedules. Security updates will continue to be released weekly, as per the existing model. This shift is designed to reduce disruption and simplify debugging, though users may notice more frequent restart prompts.
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03.03.2026 19:00 1 articles · 2h ago
Google Chrome shifts to bi-weekly release cycle for stable and beta versions
Starting with Chrome 153 on September 8, Google Chrome will move to a two-week release cycle for stable and beta versions across Desktop, Android, and iOS. This change aims to deliver new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements more frequently while maintaining stability. The Dev and Canary channels, as well as the Extended Stable branch for enterprise customers, will retain their current schedules. Security updates will continue to be released weekly, as per the existing model.
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- Google Chrome shifts to two-week release cycle for increased stability — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.03.2026 19:00
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Google Chrome will move to a two-week release cycle for stable and beta versions starting with Chrome 153 on September 8.
First reported: 03.03.2026 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Chrome shifts to two-week release cycle for increased stability — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.03.2026 19:00
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The Dev and Canary channels will continue on their current schedule, and the Extended Stable branch will remain on an eight-week cycle for enterprise customers.
First reported: 03.03.2026 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Chrome shifts to two-week release cycle for increased stability — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.03.2026 19:00
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Security updates will still be released weekly, as part of the existing model announced in August 2023.
First reported: 03.03.2026 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Chrome shifts to two-week release cycle for increased stability — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.03.2026 19:00
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The change aims to reduce disruption and simplify debugging while maintaining stability through recent process improvements.
First reported: 03.03.2026 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Chrome shifts to two-week release cycle for increased stability — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.03.2026 19:00