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Extended Stable Update for Desktop

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 148.0.7778.280 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.


A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.

Daniel Yip
Google Chrome

Connect to Google Meet hardware with room codes now in Early Preview

Google Meet users can now connect to nearby conference room hardware by entering a 5-character room code on their personal device. Meet recently launched Connect Room using proximity-based detection to identify nearby hardware. This update provides a reliable manual fallback when ultrasound is unavailable or disabled. Users will see a "Connect with room code" button on their device’s pre-call screen, which allows them to enter the alphanumeric code displayed directly on the hardware’s screen.


This feature ensures that meetings remain accessible particularly for private or ad-hoc sessions where automated detection might fail. To maintain security and prevent accidental connections, users must physically confirm their presence by tapping the room hardware screen after entering the code. The room code itself is designed for clarity and security, refreshing every few minutes to ensure only those in the room can initiate the connection.

For IT administrators, this update reduces troubleshooting overhead by providing a built-in alternative for rooms with complex acoustic environments or restricted proximity settings. By streamlining the connection process, organizations can ensure that employees spend less time managing hardware and more time collaborating effectively.

Note: This feature is only available to users in domains on the Rapid Release track attempting to connect to devices enrolled in Early Preview. We’ll provide an update on the Workspace Updates blog when we begin a broader rollout.

Getting started

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices

Resources

Stable Channel Update for Desktop

The Stable channel has been updated to 149.0.7827.196/197 for Windows and Mac and 149.0.7827.196 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log


Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.


Daniel Yip

Google Chrome

Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16700.25.0 (Browser version 150.0.7871.40) for most ChromeOS devices.

If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:


  1. File a bug

  2. Visit our ChromeOS communities

    1. General: Chromebook Help Community

    2. Beta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help Community

  3. Report an issue or send feedback on Chrome

  4. Interested in switching channels? Find out how.


Alon Bajayo

Google ChromeOS

Google Apps Script is now a Google Workspace core service with enterprise-grade data protection

Google Apps Script is officially a Google Workspace core service. Covered under the Google Cloud Terms of Service and Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service, Apps Script now offers the same enterprise-grade data protection, robust administrative controls, and standard technical support that safeguards other core services. With this update, you can now more confidently deploy Apps Script across your organization.

More about Apps Script

Apps Script is a cloud-based JavaScript platform that enables users to customize, automate, and extend Google Workspace applications like Sheets, Docs, and Forms, as well as build custom solutions and add-ons. You can use it to:

  • Create custom menus, dialogs, and sidebars within Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
  • Write custom functions for Sheets to automate complex calculations.
  • Build internal add-ons to streamline organizational workflows and integrate with third-party APIs.

Getting started

  • Admins:
    • If you already have Apps Script enabled: No action is required. Your organization will automatically benefit from these new core service protections and technical support.
    • If you previously restricted Apps Script: If you turned Apps Script off due to compliance, security, or support concerns, you can now enable the service to provide secure, custom automation for your users. Visit the Help Center to learn how to manage Apps Script access for your organization.
  • End users: No action is required. Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting started with Apps Script.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Apps Script is now available as a core service for all Google Workspace customers

Resources

Join Google Meet calls from Safari on iOS devices

Prior to this update, iOS users without the Gmail or Meet apps were unable to participate in Google Meet sessions on their mobile devices. Now, iOS mobile device users can join meetings directly through Safari, without needing to install an app. The process is now seamless; individuals without a Google account can simply provide their name to request entry into the call.


In this animation, an iPhone user has received a link to join a Meet call. They click on the link and immediately join via their Safari browser.

Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
  • End users: If an iOS user attempts to join a Google Meet call and doesn’t have the Gmail or Meet app installed, they’ll be automatically directed to join via Safari.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google accounts

Changes to Support for Smart Campaigns in the Google Ads API

Starting on August 3, 2026 you will no longer be able to create new Smart Campaigns using the Google Ads API. You will still be able to update your existing Smart Campaigns, and they will continue to serve ads.

In lieu of new Smart Campaigns, we recommend exploring other campaign types, such as Performance Max, an automated campaign type that serves across Google's advertising channels. Other campaign types, such as Search or Demand Gen, are also available, depending on your business goals.

Technical details

For technical support issues, please reach out to Google Ads API Support. If you have any questions or want to discuss this post, please reach out to us on our “Google Advertising and Measurement Community” Discord server.

Ben Karl
Google’s Advertising and Measurement Developer Relations team

Enhanced security monitoring with expanded Admin password reset alerts

In Alert Center, we are expanding the existing “Super Admin password reset” alert into a broader Admin password reset alert. Previously, this rule only triggered alerts when a super admin’s password was changed. With this update, the alert will now cover password resets for all administrator roles within your organization.

This update provides admins with better visibility and control over the security of their organization's privileged accounts. Monitoring password changes for all admin roles provide a higher level of oversight to respond more quickly to potential account compromises or unauthorized changes.

This change aligns with security best practices by treating all administrative access with increased vigilance.

Getting started

  • Admins: This feature will be ON by default and automatically replaces the previous "Super Admin password reset" rule. No action is required to enable the new alert. If you had modified the recipient list for the previous rule, those settings will automatically carry over to the new rule.
  • End users: There is no end user setting or impact for this feature.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers

Resources