The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 146.0.7680.201 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.
Hi, everyone! We've just released Chrome 147 (147.0.7727.101) 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.
The Stable channel has been updated to 147.0.7727.101/102 for Windows/Mac and 147.0.7727.101 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 31 security fixes. Please see the Chrome Security Page for more information.
[$90000][490170083] Critical CVE-2026-6296: Heap buffer overflow in ANGLE. Reported by cinzinga on 2026-03-05
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
We strive to make Google Play the safest and most trusted experience possible. Today, we’re announcing a new set of policy updates and an account transfer feature to boost user privacy and protect your business from fraud. By providing better features for users and easy-to-integrate tools for you, we’re making it simpler to build safer apps so you can focus on creating great experiences.
We’re also expanding our features to help you manage new contact and location policy changes, so you have a smoother, more predictable app review experience. By October, Play policy insights in Android Studio can help you proactively identify if your app should use these new features and guide you on the exact steps to take. Additionally, new pre-review checks in the Play Console will be available starting October 27 to flag potential contacts or location permissions policy issues so you can fix them before you submit your app for review.
Here is what is new and how you can prepare.
Android is introducing the Android Contact Picker as the new standard for accessing contact information (e.g., for invites, sharing, or one-time lookups). This picker lets users share only the specific contacts they want to, helping build trust and protect privacy. Alongside this tool, we are updating our policy to require that all applicable apps use the picker, or other privacy-focused alternatives like Sharesheet, as the primary way to access users’ contacts. READ_CONTACTS will be reserved for apps that can’t function without it.
READ_CONTACTS permission entirely (if targeting Android 17 and above).
Android is introducing a new, streamlined location button to make requesting precise data easier for one-time actions, like finding a store or tagging a photo. This feature replaces complex permission dialogs with a single tap, helping users make clearer choices about how much information they share and for how long. We’re updating our policy to require apps to use this button for one-time precise location access unless they require persistent, always-on location access. This creates a faster, more predictable experience for your users and reduces the friction of traditional permission requests.
onlyForLocationButton flag in your manifest.You asked for a secure way to transfer app ownership during business changes, and we listened. We’re launching an official account transfer feature directly in Play Console that’s designed to help you easily transfer ownership during sales and mergers while also protecting your business from fraud. Starting May 27, account ownership changes must use this official feature. That means that unofficial transfers (like sharing login credentials or buying and selling accounts on third-party marketplaces) which leave your business vulnerable are not permitted.
We want to give you plenty of time to review these changes and update your apps. For more information, deadlines, and the full list of Google Play policy updates we’re announcing today, please visit the Policy Announcements page.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping Play safe for everyone.
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Hi everyone! We've just released Chrome Beta 148 (148.0.7778.28) 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.
If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome
Hi everyone! We've just released Chrome Beta 148 (148.0.7778.25) 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.
Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome