Google is set to implement a new bi-weekly release cycle for its Chrome browser, beginning with the stable version 153 on September 8. Previously, the browser adopted a monthly milestone approach in 2021, which has now transitioned to this accelerated schedule. The shift aims to provide developers and users with quicker access to performance improvements and new features, reflecting the rapid evolution of the web.
Updates will be rolled out every two weeks across desktop, Android, and iOS platforms, with weekly security patches still available in between major releases. The Chrome Beta version will be available three weeks prior to each stable release, facilitating testing for developers to ensure compatibility with their applications.
Enterprise customers will continue to have an eight-week Extended Stable release schedule, with no alterations, while Chromebooks will receive the latest updates following rigorous platform testing. Google plans to provide further information concerning milestone updates for managed devices in the near future.