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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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  1. 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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