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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16640.29.0 (Browser version 148.0.7778.158) for most ChromeOS devices.
If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:
Visit our ChromeOS communities
General: Chromebook Help Community
Beta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help Community
Interested in switching channels? Find out how.
Andy Wu
Google ChromeOS
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We've just released Chrome 148 (148.0.7778.120) 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.
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 148 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.
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
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Require explicit consent for Take Notes with Gemini, recordings, and transcripts in Google Meet
Getting started
- Admins: This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled at the domain, OU, or group level. You can find these settings in the Admin console Visit the Help Center to learn more.
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- End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 5, 2026
Availability
- Business: Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education
- Enterprise: Enterprise Starter
- Education: Education Plus
- Education Add-ons: Teaching and Learning
- Other Editions: Essentials Starter, Enterprise Essentials
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Manage participant consent for Meet features
- Google Help: Take notes for me in Google Meet
- Google Help: Record a video meeting
- Google Help: Use transcripts with Google Meet
Source: Google Workspace Updates
Introducing Partial Structured Data File Upload
Today we’re introducing Partial Structured Data File Upload to Display & Video 360! This new capability allows you to upload Line Item Structured Data Files (SDFs) that only include certain subsets of columns.
Standard Line Item Structured Data Files require the inclusion of over 120 columns to support a wide breadth of Display & Video 360 settings. Partial SDFs let you only include settings that you want to update, making the files smaller and easier to manage. The reduced size of partial SDFs enables:
- A higher overall resource limit for a single file.
- Faster file uploads and resource updates.
- Reduced risk of unintended changes to other line item settings.
Partial SDFs are uploaded using the Display & Video 360 UI, the same as you would upload a standard SDF. No additional enrollment or configuration is required. See the Partial SDF Upload guide to learn which SDF columns are currently supported and download sample files to get started.
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.
Source: Google Ads Developer Blog
Gemini API File Search is now multimodal: build efficient, verifiable RAG
Updates to the Gemini API File Search tool makes building efficient, multimodal file retrieval systems easier for developers.
Source: The Official Google Blog
Approximate location sharing gives you more control over your location data in Chrome.
Chrome on Android users can now choose to share their approximate location with websites, instead of sharing their precise location.
Source: The Official Google Blog
Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We've just released Chrome Beta 148 (148.0.7778.120) 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.
If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome
Source: Google Chrome Releases
Google is partnering with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners on the $3.5 million Future Vision film competition.
Google is partnering with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners on the $3.5 million Future Vision film competition.
