A new LTS-144  version 144.0.7559.261(Platform Version: 16503.94.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. 

In 2024, we introduced our site reputation policy to stop a practice where third-party content is published on a trusted website just to exploit that site's good reputation to rank higher in Search. This practice hurts search quality, and creates a bad experience for users.

Today we’re announcing three unversioned changes to the Display & Video 360 API and Structured Data Files that will take effect in October 2026 and may impact your existing integrations.

These changes will take place on the following dates and have been fully detailed on our Announced Deprecations page:

Starting October 1, 2026:

• You will no longer be able to exclude specific digital content labels using targeting, impacting available TARGETING_TYPE_DIGITAL_CONTENT_LABEL_EXCLUSION targeting options in the Display & Video 360 API and valid values for the Digital Content Labels - Exclude column in Line Item Structured Data Files.
• You will no longer be able to exclude the majority of sensitive categories using targeting, impacting available TARGETING_TYPE_SENSITIVE_CATEGORY_EXCLUSION targeting options in the Display & Video 360 API and valid values for the Brand Safety Sensitivity Setting and Brand Safety Custom Settings columns in Line Item Structured Data Files.

Starting October 12, 2026:

• You will be required to provide a business name and logo when you create or update YouTube responsive ads if default values are not already assigned to the parent advertiser, impacting the upload of Ad Structured Data Files.

If you believe these changes will impact your integration, follow the recommended actions in the change description.

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.

- Trevor Mulchay, Display & Video 360 API Team

Most internet plans advertise download speed, but two other numbers shape your day-to-day experience more than most people realize: upload speed and latency.

Download speed is how fast information reaches you, like when browsing or updating a game. Upload is how fast information leaves, influencing whether you freeze on video or how quickly you share content to the cloud. And latency, or "ping," measures how instantaneous those actions feel. 

As of June 2026, Americans get an average of 305 Mbps (megabits per second) download speeds but only 58 Mbps upload. And latency varies even more by connection type: fiber typically runs at 10–20ms, with cable deeper into the double digits and satellite spiking into the hundreds.

GFiber's (formerly Google Fiber) 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network delivers upload speeds that match downloads, with Lifestyle Products ranging from 1000 up to 8000 Mbps[1], and a typical latency of 14.8ms for instant response.[2]

For streamers, gamers, and remote workers, that combination of strong upload speed plus low latency is what makes their internet reliably fast. 

For gamers, the real opponent is lag

Whether you win or lose a game often comes down to your reaction time: partly your own reflexes and partly your connection’s latency.

Industry guidance puts the threshold for competitive gameplay under 20ms. At that level, even a small delay can mean your input registers a beat later than everyone else's. GFiber's typical 14.8ms latency keeps players well inside that window for competitive play, a major reason GFiber has been named PCMag's Best Gaming ISP three years running.[3] 

Gaming is a constant two-way conversation: your inputs go out and the game world comes back. This means your connection needs to perform well in both directions. Symmetrical upload speeds across GFiber's Core 1 Gig, Home 3 Gig, and Edge 8 Gig products keeps responsiveness consistent, so even multiple gaming stations can use the connection without a drop in performance.

For streaming, your upload speed is your broadcast

Live streaming sends video out nonstop, making upload speed the name of the game.

Twitch streaming needs roughly 8 to 15 Mbps to run smoothly, and YouTube's guidelines recommend 35 Mbps for a top-quality 4K stream. At those rates, a single broadcast can eat a meaningful chunk of a typical connection's upload capacity. If you’re live gaming or running a content backup in the background, that upload capacity gets used up fast.

With up to eight gigabits of upload with the Edge 8 Gig product, GFiber gives streamers and content creators room to run high-quality broadcasts without eating into bandwidth other functions need.

For remote workers, the new bar for AI-powered work

Remote work today goes beyond staying connected on a Zoom call. Now, it means AI agents and cloud tools that need to keep pace with your workday. 

A March 2026 survey of 200 AI-enabled workers found that 64% of organizations say their AI use cases require end-to-end response times under 250ms. For coding tasks, that threshold is ever lower: Google sets the bar at less than 100ms latency for end-to-end completion.

Your home connection is only one piece of how quickly AI responds. The AI model and application themselves also take time to process requests. But a congested connection can eat into an already tight latency budget and degrade AI’s responsiveness. GFiber's low latency network is built for real-time workloads, giving your AI tools a solid foundation to perform at speed.

Symmetrical upload speeds across GFiber's products keep that responsiveness steady even when the rest of the house is using the connection at the same time, whether it’s a kid gaming or a video call running in the next room. That’s what keeps critical work online when your network is handling a full house of activity.

Why GFiber works better for households that rely on speed

GFiber’s advantages stem from its 100% FTTH architecture, where light travels through fiber optic cables directly from our network to the Fiber Jack in your home. Unlike "hybrid fiber" or "fiber-powered" networks that use copper segments for part of their infrastructure, our pure fiber connection is optimized to provide extremely fast internet. We’re also proactively upgrading our network in GFiber cities to 25G PON technology, capable of 20 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) symmetrical speeds. 

Reliability starts before your connection is even live. During your free professional installation, a GFiber technician will evaluate your home's layout to route high-speed wired connectivity straight to the rooms that matter most, like home offices or streaming setups.

That focus on service holds up after the initial installation, too. GFiber won Best Customer Experience in CableTV.com's 2026 home internet customer satisfaction survey of over 8,000 respondents. 

For anyone whose work or income depends on their internet, that combination of proactive setup and dependable support means you can count on your connection to be there when you need it.

Ready to put your internet to work?

Take a speed test to see where you stand. Then compare products to find the right fit for your household.

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[1] Upload/download speed and device streaming claims are based on maximum wired speeds. Actual internet speeds, 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.

[2] Latency comparison based on analysis by GFiber from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data of GFiber multi-server median latency and combined median multi-server latency of all U.S. fixed broadband providers and speed tiers for Q3-Q4 2025. Individual speeds vary.

[3] A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license; Reprinted with permission. © 2026 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

[4] Plus local access fee where applicable, 100% of which go back into your community.

  Hello Everyone! We've just released Chrome 153 (153.0.8010.18) for Android to a small percentage of users. It'll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

Customer service is central to what we do here at GFiber (formerly Google Fiber). We’ve always focused on anticipating and fulfilling customer needs, but you don’t have to take our word for it. We recently earned the highest customer satisfaction score in SpeedTestHQ’s 2026 ranking of major home internet providers. 

SpeedTestHQ’s “ISP Satisfaction Rankings 2026” ranks major fiber and cable home internet providers based on their customer satisfaction scores and most common customer complaints. GFiber earned the top spot in the rankings, noted as having the “Best Satisfaction” of all internet service providers in 2026. 

Based on real customer feedback

Additionally, GFiber achieved the highest J.D. Power score (88), the highest ACSI score (82), and a “Low” complaint rate, according to SpeedTestHQ’s research. SpeedTestHQ reviewed third-party studies from top consumer intelligence reports to inform their rankings, combining analysis from three sources:

• J.D. Power’s 2025 US Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study, which surveys nearly 30,000 customers on overall satisfaction, quality of service, value, trust, and customer support. 

• American Customer Satisfaction Index's (ACSI) 2025 Subscription Internet Service report, which rates providers on a 100-point scale based on customer interviews.

• The FCC Consumer Complaint Database, a public platform that publishes anonymous data about real customer complaints. 

Key trends in satisfaction rankings data 

Fiber vs. Cable Gap: Fiber providers scored 10 to 30 points higher than cable providers, with an average J.D. Power score of 82 for fiber, compared to 66 for cable.

Common Cable Pitfalls: According to SpeedTestHQ’s survey data, complaints among cable providers included unreliable speeds, data cap overages, price increases, and billing errors.

GFiber Strengths: GFiber was rated as having the “Best Satisfaction” for delivering on speed promises, offering transparent pricing with no contracts or data caps, and providing shorter customer wait times than other providers. 

GFiber is committed to delivering excellence

GFiber delivers an essential upgrade over traditional internet providers with a 100% fiber optic network designed to support symmetrical upload and download speeds and meet the bandwidth demands of modern digital life. Check if GFiber is available at your address and stay up to date on where we’re headed next at gfiber.com. 

Frequently asked questions

What is SpeedTestHQ? 

SpeedTestHQ is an independent internet speed test platform. They measure download, upload, ping, and jitter speeds, publishing guides to help people evaluate their internet providers. 

How were the 2026 ISP rankings measured? 

SpeedTestHQ ranked US internet providers using credible third-party reports, including J.D. Power, the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), and the FCC Consumer Complaint Database. GFiber ranked as the top-rated provider in both the J.D. Power and ACSI reports, with a low complaint rate from the FCC.

How did GFiber compare to other internet providers in the report? 

GFiber earned the highest scores in the J.D. Power and ACSI reports and maintained a low complaint rate with the FCC, leading SpeedTestHQ to award GFiber the overall verdict of “Best Satisfaction” over other providers. 

What do customers say about GFiber?

According to SpeedTestHQ’s “ISP Customer Satisfaction Rankings 2026,” GFiber consistently leads satisfaction surveys thanks to its reliable high-speed network, transparent pricing, and fast customer support. 

We are introducing improvements to Google Calendar that make it easier to join third-party video meetings, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Cisco Webex, when collaborating across different calendar and email clients.

Specifically, users may notice:

• A better join experience for external recipients (for outgoing invitations): When you send a Google Calendar invitation containing a third-party video conferencing link to external recipients who use clients like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Calendar, Google Calendar now automatically includes the conferencing URL in the event's Location field. Because many external clients render links in the Location field as prominent, clickable buttons or chips in event previews, your guests can join calls with a single click without opening the full invite description.
• Structured "Join" button in Google Calendar (for incoming invitations): When you receive a calendar invite from an external system (such as Microsoft Outlook) containing third-party conferencing details in the event description or location, Google Calendar now automatically identifies and extracts the meeting URL, meeting ID, and passcode/PIN into structured video conferencing data. Instead of searching through text descriptions, you will see a prominent "Join video call" button directly on the event across Google Calendar on Web, Android, and iOS.

These improvements remove friction from the scheduling and meeting-join experience. Whether you or your external collaborators use Microsoft Outlook, Apple Calendar, or Google Calendar, joining video calls is now seamless and effortless.

Getting started

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
• End users: This feature will be available by default for all incoming and outgoing calendar invitations containing supported third-party conferencing links (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex). No additional action is needed.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 27, 2026

Availability

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

Resources

• Google Workspace Learning Center: Add or remove a video conference from your Calendar event