Weekly Issue: 2026-25

 Hello Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 150 (150.0.7871.28) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.

The ChromeOS Stable channel is being updated to OS version 16667.47.0 (Browser version 149.0.7827.153) for most ChromeOS devices.

Chrome’s toolbar could be the next place you find AI Mode.

Chrome’s toolbar could be the next place you find AI Mode.

Chrome’s toolbar could be the next place you find AI Mode.

A global team bringing you the future of the web. We are so grateful for all the hard work and collaboration our devs do on a daily basis! Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome #GoogleIO Event: Google I/O 2026 Products Mentioned: Chrome

In today’s digital landscape, the network is no longer confined to a single data center or even a single cloud provider. Enterprises are increasingly adopting cross-cloud strategies, connecting Google Cloud workloads to on-premises environments, other clouds like AWS and Azure, and a vast array of internet-facing applications.

After months of waiting and a tease from the Chief Product Officer just last week, the new Google Home Speaker is officially here and available for pre-order now. Priced at $99.

After months of waiting and a tease from the Chief Product Officer just last week, the new Google Home Speaker is officially here and available for pre-order now. Priced at $99.

After months of waiting and a tease from the Chief Product Officer just last week, the new Google Home Speaker is officially here and available for pre-order now. Priced at $99.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 150 (150.0.7871.35) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

The Stable channel has been updated to 150.0.7871.24/.25 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

Discover FedCM, a browser-mediated way to handle federated identity with better convenience and privacy. This technology uses the browser as a trusted go-between for the user, relying party, and identity provider. Learn how identity providers can support FedCM. Visit go.gle/FedCM to learn more and get started with implementation.

The Beta channel has been updated to 150.0.7871.24 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.

Time to switch away from Chrome?

Time to switch away from Chrome?

Time to switch away from Chrome?

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 150 (150.0.7871.28) 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 global conversational AI market reached $14.79 billion in 2025 and is forecast to grow to $82.46 billion by 2034, according to industry estimates. Adoption has accelerated across businesses, with 78% of global companies using conversational AI in customer-facing functions, signaling that the technology has moved firmly into the mainstream.

The global conversational AI market reached $14.79 billion in 2025 and is forecast to grow to $82.46 billion by 2034, according to industry estimates. Adoption has accelerated across businesses, with 78% of global companies using conversational AI in customer-facing functions, signaling that the technology has moved firmly into the mainstream.

ChromeOS has evolved into a capable desktop operating system, and its app ecosystem has expanded right alongside it. Today, when people search for Chromebook apps, they are usually looking for Android apps that run seamlessly on modern Chromebooks.

ChromeOS has evolved into a capable desktop operating system, and its app ecosystem has expanded right alongside it. Today, when people search for Chromebook apps, they are usually looking for Android apps that run seamlessly on modern Chromebooks.

GeForce NOW surpassed 30 million registered users in early 2026, highlighting the rapid growth of cloud gaming. With native Steam support no longer available on ChromeOS, cloud streaming services now power most Chromebook gaming, while Android games cover many local-play needs.

GeForce NOW surpassed 30 million registered users in early 2026, highlighting the rapid growth of cloud gaming. With native Steam support no longer available on ChromeOS, cloud streaming services now power most Chromebook gaming, while Android games cover many local-play needs.

Google is officially entering a new era of computing with the announcement of Googlebook, and this transition is reviving a partnership we haven’t seen in the consumer Chromebook space for quite some time.

Google is officially entering a new era of computing with the announcement of Googlebook, and this transition is reviving a partnership we haven’t seen in the consumer Chromebook space for quite some time.

Since more and more people use Chromebooks daily, it’s no surprise that many of them are also interested in using different gaming sites. Online casinos have become incredibly popular in the last few years and some of them have become much more special than others because they offer cryptocurrencies.

Since more and more people use Chromebooks daily, it’s no surprise that many of them are also interested in using different gaming sites. Online casinos have become incredibly popular in the last few years and some of them have become much more special than others because they offer cryptocurrencies.

The UK’s 5-million-plus small and midsize businesses and enterprises (SMBs) are the backbone of our economy. Today, we’re seeing these critical businesses begin to put AI to work, to operate more efficiently, move faster, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for their customers.  This shift is driven by tangible day-to-day results.

The UK’s 5-million-plus small and midsize businesses and enterprises (SMBs) are the backbone of our economy. Today, we’re seeing these critical businesses begin to put AI to work, to operate more efficiently, move faster, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for their customers.  This shift is driven by tangible day-to-day results.

The UK’s 5-million-plus small and midsize businesses and enterprises (SMBs) are the backbone of our economy. Today, we’re seeing these critical businesses begin to put AI to work, to operate more efficiently, move faster, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for their customers.  This shift is driven by tangible day-to-day results.

Why does a casual web game feel snappy on a phone but stutter on a perfectly capable Chromebook? It’s a question plenty of ChromeOS owners have asked after firing up a browser-based title only to watch it lag, flicker, or eat through the battery. The hardware usually isn’t the problem.

Why does a casual web game feel snappy on a phone but stutter on a perfectly capable Chromebook? It’s a question plenty of ChromeOS owners have asked after firing up a browser-based title only to watch it lag, flicker, or eat through the battery. The hardware usually isn’t the problem.

Anyone who has spent an evening juggling browser tabs on a Chromebook knows the chaos that can build up fast.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 149 (149.0.7827.159) for Android. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.