Weekly Issue: 2025-15

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16209.44.0 (Browser version 135.0.7049.90) for most ChromeOS devices.

With the Google Pixel 9a officially hitting the scene with a $500 price tag, it was only a matter of time before Google’s own MVNO, Google Fi Wireless, rolled out some compelling launch promotions!

New details have emerged regarding the Android XR smart glasses Google has shown off recently.

Google Cloud Next 25 took place this week and we’re all still buzzing! It was a jam-packed week in Las Vegas complete with interactive experiences, including more than 10 keynotes and spotlights, 700 sessions, and 350+ sponsoring partners joining us for an incredible Expo show.

  The Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16181.61.0 (Browser version 134.0.6998.198) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels?

Google Messages continues its quest to make the RCS experience smoother and more intuitive for users.

Google Chrome appears to have been experimenting with a new productivity feature for the past month or so that would allow users to view two separate web pages within a single browser tab.

Disaggregated infrastructure is becoming the backbone of modern data centers as enterprises race to meet the escalating demands of generative AI. With AI driving a surge in compute and storage requirements, organizations are overhauling legacy systems in favor of flexible, scalable architectures that can support power-hungry workloads and rapid innovation.

To be honest, nowadays our phones serve purposes beyond calls and texting. We carry little game consoles in our pockets. Android is stocked with some of the best games ever produced, from puzzle games you can swipe through in seconds to action-packed battles that feel like full-fledged console games.

Fresh leaks of the upcoming Pixel Watch 4 suggest that Google is continuing their quest to enhance battery longevity. New renders shared by 91mobiles, courtesy of reliable leaker OnLeaks, show off a device that maintains the familiar circular aesthetic and design but introduces some notable physical changes.

Apple opens its web-based maps to Android, bringing some competition for Google Maps.

Chrome 135 includes a feature that lets web content display behind the gesture navigation bar.

Following voluntary exit offers extended back in January, reports from The Information (via 9to5 Google) surfaced Thursday evening (confirmed by Google) indicating that hundreds of employees within the company’s Platforms & Devices division have been laid off.

Following last month’s massive Pixel Drop update and the relatively minor April 2025 Pixel Drop focused on Gemini Live’s new Astra capabilities, Google is now pushing out the April Android 15 security patch.

The Dev channel has been updated to 137.0.7117.2 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Losing all your open tabs in a browser can be frustrating, especially when working on something important. If your browser crashes or you accidentally close it, you might wonder how to retrieve all your open pages quickly.

image source: Axios The collaborative efforts between Google and Samsung on the Android XR platform are well-documented, aiming to weave Google’s advancements in AI into new hardware form factors.

Feature phones running WebAssembly? Cloud Phone streams web apps by offloading all the heavy lifting to a remote server. JavaScript, CSS, and the DOM are processed in the cloud and sent to the device in a highly optimized binary format. Watch how it works! Watch more WasmAssembly → https://goo.

From unraveling the mysteries of our planet and the universe, to accelerating medical research and industrial innovation, scientific discovery impacts nearly every facet of human life.

For decades, businesses have wrestled with unlocking the true potential of their data for real-time operations. Bigtable, Google Cloud’s pioneering NoSQL database, has been the engine behind massive-scale, low-latency applications that operate at a global scale.

Migrating data workloads to BigQuery, our unified Data to AI platform, just got significantly easier. You no longer have to choose between unlocking value from your data assets by migrating to a modern data platform, or mitigating risk by staying put.

The transformative power of AI and intelligent agents is driving profound changes, where software can understand natural language questions and commands — and even autonomously act on our behalf.

At Google Cloud Next, we introduced H4D VMs, our latest machine type for high performance computing (HPC). Building upon existing HPC offerings, H4D VMs are designed to address the evolving needs of demanding workloads in industries such as manufacturing, weather forecasting, EDA, and healthcare and life sciences.

Data is the fuel for AI, and organizations are racing to leverage enterprise data to build AI agents, intelligent search, and AI-powered analytics for productivity, deeper insights, and a competitive edge. To power their data clouds, tens of thousands of organizations already choose BigQuery and its integrated AI capabilities.

Supporting customers where they want to be is a core value at Google Cloud, and a big part of the reason that we have partnered with Oracle — so that you can innovate faster with the best of Google and the best of Oracle.

Managing notifications can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully over the years, Google has provided tools to help, like the ability to snooze notifications directly from the Android shade or push emails back to the top of your inbox later with Gmail’s snooze feature.

Chrome 135 for Android is beginning its rollout, and with it comes a subtle yet significant visual update that brings a more modern, edge-to-edge feel to the browsing experience on your phone.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 137 (137.0.7117.3) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.

The azaleas are blooming, the patrons are already in their spots at Augusta National, and The Masters tournament is once again upon us.

Government agencies rely on IT providers to provide secure, compliant, and efficient technology to help complete their vital missions. At the same time, cost-savings and productivity are taking center stage.

For some people, sport is more than a source of entertainment; it is a way of life. So, it’s no surprise that they want to stay up to date with match results, transfers, and other related sports news.

Chromebooks are known to be efficient for workers or students to assist with their daily tasks. But only a few people know that Chromebooks are quite capable gaming machines. Chromebook can now run Android apps that enable you to play Android games.

Since their humble beginnings in 2011, Chromebooks have made a name for themselves as the perfect work laptops. Their fast, lightweight, and sleek designs make them the best laptops for getting work done anywhere and anytime.  Beyond their stylish designs, Chromebooks are entertainment machines that balance work and play.

The web browser has become the heart of how we work. And while AI gives new opportunities to change how work is done, cyber threats and insider risks continue to evolve and make it harder than ever for companies to protect corporate data.

The ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH error means Chrome cannot create a secure connection with the website. It happens when the site uses outdated security settings or your browser has issues. Follow these methods to fix it. 1. Check the Website URL a. Make sure the URL starts with “https://”.b.