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Stable Channel Update for Desktop

The Stable channel has been updated to 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows and Mac and 152.0.7977.82 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log 


Security Fixes and Rewards

Note: Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix. We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third party library that other projects similarly depend on, but haven’t yet fixed.


This update includes 12 security fixes. Please see the Chrome Security Page for more information.


[$1,000][542403045] High CVE-2026-85046: Type confusion in V8. Reported by Salvatore Gulizia (nickname: Serotav) on 2026-08-04

[N/A][502304489] High CVE-2026-85052: Out of bounds read in CrashReporting. Reported by Google on 2026-04-13
[N/A][533502257] High CVE-2026-85043: Incomplete cleanup in Network. Reported by Google on 2026-07-10
[TBD][540357382] High CVE-2026-85048: Use after free in Compositing. Reported by Ngoc Hieu on 2026-07-29
[TBD][547819997] High CVE-2026-85045: Race condition in V8. Reported by Brendan Dolan-Gavitt, XBOW on 2026-08-17
[N/A][549350408] High CVE-2026-85050: Out of bounds write in WebGL. Reported by Google on 2026-08-20
[TBD][552689418] High CVE-2026-85053: Improper resource exposure in CacheStorage. Reported by Salvatore Gulizia (Serotav) on 2026-08-26
[N/A][553119925] High CVE-2026-85042: Use after free in DevTools. Reported by Google on 2026-08-26
[N/A][553345874] High CVE-2026-85049: Use after free in Skia. Reported by Google on 2026-08-27
[N/A][553449113] High CVE-2026-85051: Type confusion in Compositing. Reported by Google on 2026-08-27
[N/A][513790581] Medium CVE-2026-85047: Improper input validation in Transactions Platform. Reported by Google on 2026-05-16
[N/A][517482830] Medium CVE-2026-85044: Use of released resource in Mobile. Reported by Google on 2026-05-28

Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2026-85046 exists in the wild.

We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel.


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.

Srinivas Sista
Google Chrome

Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

M-151, ChromeOS version 16733.60.0 (Browser version 151.0.7922.222) has rolled out to ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel. 

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.


Andy Wu

Google ChromeOS


Google Ads API v22 sunset reminder

Google Ads API v22 will sunset on October 7, 2026. Starting on this date, all v22 API requests will begin to fail. Migrate to a newer version prior to October 7, 2026 to ensure your API access is unaffected.

Here are some resources to help you with the migration:

To view a list of methods and services that your project has recently called, use the Google Cloud Console:

  1. Open APIs & Services in the Google Cloud Console.
  2. Click Google Ads API in the table.
  3. On the Metrics subtab, your recent requests are plotted on each graph. You can see which methods you've sent requests to in the Methods table. The method name includes a Google Ads API version, a service, and a method name, such as google.ads.googleads.v22.services.GoogleAdsService.Mutate.
  4. (Optional) Select the timeframe for which you want to view your requests.

If you have any questions or want to discuss this post, reach out to Google Ads API support or start a discussion on our “Google Advertising and Measurement Community” Discord server.

New built-in interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams on Android (AOSP) devices, now in Early Preview

We’re introducing video conferencing device interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, which will allow you to:

  • Join Microsoft Teams meetings from Android (AOSP)-based Google Meet hardware devices
  • Join Google Meet meetings from Android (AOSP)-based Microsoft Teams Rooms devices

Please note that this interoperability feature was previously launched on Chrome OS-based Google Meet Rooms and Windows-based Microsoft Teams Rooms. This launch extends conferencing capabilities to Android devices enrolled in our Early Preview Program for users in domains on the Rapid Release track. For instructions on how to set up Google Meet on Microsoft Teams Rooms devices, consult the admin documentation provided by Microsoft.

Getting started

Rollout pace

Admin console setting

End user visibility

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices running Android/AOSP 

Resources

4 engineering patterns behind the strongest AI Agents Challenge submissions

The recent Google for Startups AI Agents Challenge revealed that the most successful multi-agent systems rely on foundational software engineering patterns rather than just raw model power. Winning architectures consistently implemented bidirectional MCP for seamless inter-agent communication, async event buses for parallel execution, strict unified validation for model fallbacks, and tiered routing to minimize expensive inference calls. By prioritizing these structural practices over simple linear prompt chains, developers can build more resilient, low-latency, and cost-effective agentic workflows.

Turn Google Docs, PDFs, and Word files into video summaries in Google Vids

Google Vids now allows you to transform static Google Docs, PDFs, and Word files into engaging video summaries. This new feature leverages AI to generate scripts and narration while providing custom visuals to bring your documents to life.



Whether you are catching up on training material, meeting notes or reviewing lengthy documentation and reports, this tool is designed to make the process of digesting information effortless. By converting text-heavy files into concise videos, users can quickly grasp key takeaways through a more dynamic medium.





Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
  • End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more  or try it today at vids.new

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Business: Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
  • Enterprise: Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus
  • Education: Education Plus
  • Consumer: Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra
  • Other Editions: Nonprofits
  • Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education; Teaching and Learning

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