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Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We've just released Chrome 147 (147.0.7727.49) 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.


Android releases contain the same security fixes as their corresponding Desktop releases (Windows & Mac: 147.0.7727.55/.56, Linux:  147.0.7727.55) unless otherwise noted.

Harry Souders

Stable Channel Update for Desktop

 The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 147 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.

Chrome 147.0.7727.55 (Linux) 147.0.7727.55/56 Windows/Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements -- a list of changes is available in the log. Watch out for upcoming Chrome and Chromium blog posts about new features and big efforts delivered in 147.


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

TorchTPU: Running PyTorch Natively on TPUs at Google Scale

TorchTPU is a new engineering stack designed to provide a native, high-performance experience for running PyTorch workloads on Google’s TPU infrastructure with minimal code changes. It features an "Eager First" approach with multiple execution modes and utilizes the XLA compiler to optimize distributed training across massive clusters. Moving into 2026, the project aims to further reduce compilation overhead and expand support for dynamic shapes and custom kernels to ensure seamless scalability for the next generation of AI.

Migration update on restricted access items

Last year, we stopped allowing restricted access on specific files and folders within a shared folder in Google Drive, and instead required that restricted access be managed consistently via the limited access folder setting. With this update, all items with legacy restricted access will be automatically migrated to use the limited access setting instead. There will be no change to who can see or access the files.

After the migration to the limited access setting, any user can audit the files they own with limited access by using the Drive search operators owner:me is:limitedaccess.

Items that were automatically migrated will show limited access was applied by Google Drive.

Items with limited access applied will show the updated sharing experience.
Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more.
  • End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more.

Rollout pace

  • Personal Google accounts: Available now
  • Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 9, 2026
  • Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 16, 2026

Availability

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

Resources



GFiber: Transparent pricing and no-catch internet

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GFiber provides high-speed fiber internet that actually makes sense. While other providers may hide their true costs in the fine print, we keep it simple. With GFiber, you get speedy, straightforward service with no annual contracts, no hidden fees, and no data caps. The price you see is the price you pay, month after month.

Simple pricing with no annual contracts

We believe in a "no-catch" bill. All residential products are month-to-month, which means no annual contracts or exit fees. Your monthly rate for your chosen product stays consistent.[1]

Learn more about how GFiber delivers more value than the other guys: https://fiber.google.com/blog/2026/03/does-gfiber-deliver-more-value-than.html

Wi-Fi equipment and professional installation is included

Every GFiber product comes with the hardware you need to get your home online, including free repairs if you ever need them. You’ll never see a monthly internet equipment rental fee, and  there’s no additional charge for the Fiber Jack or installation in your home. All included equipment is designed to cover up to 5,000 square feet with Wi-Fi.[2]

Equipment included is the latest generations:

  • Core 1 Gig: Features advanced Wi-Fi 6E equipment (router and mesh extender).

  • Home 3 Gig and Edge 8 Gig: Feature state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 7 routers with a 10-Gig and multiple 2.5-Gig Ethernet ports and up to two mesh extenders.

Unlimited data and symmetrical speeds

All our products include truly unlimited data with no overage charges or speed throttling, unlike other providers who reduce your speeds when you reach certain data thresholds. The symmetrical upload and download speeds in GFiber products mean you’ll look and sound great on video calls (and you won’t get stuck with freeze face), be able to send big files fast, and enjoy instant response gaming.

Curious about how we measure speed? Read more: https://fiber.google.com/blog/2026/02/is-gfiber-internet-worth-it.html

Nationwide award-winning customer satisfaction, year after year

We’re obsessed with making your internet experience great, and it shows. In 2025, GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Residential Wired Internet Service in the South Region three years in a row and #1 as the most trusted provider. [3] Additionally, GFiber has been recognized as the 4x Readers’ Choice Winner: Best Overall Internet Service Provider of 2025.[4]

99.9% reliability

GFiber maintains 99.9% network uptime[5] because we know that internet is only as good as its connectivity. This reliability is backed by our Uptime Guarantee for Edge 8 Gig and 2 Gig business customers: if your internet connection falls below 99.9% uptime in a given month, you’ll receive a 25% credit on your monthly bill.[6]

So, what's the catch with GFiber?

There isn't one. No contracts. No equipment fees. No data caps. No price hikes after the first year (or ever). No bundles needed for the best price. Just high speeds and steady, transparent pricing, backed by award-winning customer support.


[1] Consistent Pricing: Does not include local access fees, which goes back into your community.

[2] Equipment: Actual internet, Wi-Fi speeds, and Wi-Fi coverage are not guaranteed and can vary based on factors such as home or business size and layout, construction materials, hardware and software limitations, latency, packet loss, etc. Customers canceling service will have to pay a replacement fee (including any applicable taxes) if they fail to return equipment within 60 days after cancellation.

[3] J.D. Power: GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) received the highest score in the South region of the J.D. Power 2023-2025 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Studies, which measures customers’ satisfaction of service with their current internet provider. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details. 

[4] A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license; Reprinted with permission. © 2025 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

[5] Conditions Apply. See Uptime Guarantee for Details 

[6] [99.9% Uptime] Conditions Apply. See Uptime Guarantee for details.