Chrome Ditches Four-Week Cycle for Faster Updates

Google has accelerated the release cycle for its Chrome browser, aiming to deliver new features and security patches more quickly. The latest version, Chrome 153, marks a shift from a four-week to a two-week schedule across desktop, Android, and iOS platforms. This change means users can expect smaller updates twice as often, with improved performance and bug fixes reaching their devices sooner.

The faster release cycle is expected to reduce the gap between security fixes becoming publicly visible in Chrome's code and those patches reaching users. Google also claims that shorter cycles will make it easier to identify troublesome changes when something breaks.

Businesses may still opt for the Extended Stable channel, which delivers major feature releases every eight weeks while receiving security fixes weekly. However, Google recommends the two-week Stable channel for most enterprise users due to its greater security benefits.