Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16238.19.0 (Browser version 136.0.7103.31) for most ChromeOS devices.

If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:

  1. File a bug

  2. Visit our ChromeOS communities

    1. General: Chromebook Help Community

    2. Beta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help Community

  3. Report an issue or send feedback on Chrome

  4. Interested in switching channels? Find out how.

Andy Wu
Google ChromeOS

Chrome for Android Update

Hi, everyone! We've just released Chrome 135 (135.0.7049.100) 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 (Windows, Mac:135.0.7049.95/.96 and Linux: 135.0.7049.95) unless otherwise noted.


Harry Souders
Google Chrome

Chrome for Android Update

Hi, everyone! We've just released Chrome 135 (135.0.7049.100) 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 (Windows, Mac:135.0.7049.95/.96 and Linux: 135.0.7049.95) unless otherwise noted.


Harry Souders
Google Chrome

Control Workspace Business and Enterprise users’ access to new Google Workspace with Gemini features before general availability

What’s changing

In the coming weeks, Google Workspace Business and Enterprise admins will be able to turn on access to Workspace with Gemini alpha features for their users. Turning this on gives your users a head start on leveraging our latest AI features and the opportunity to provide Google with helpful feedback as we develop new features. More information can be found below which can help you decide whether early access is right for your users. We first introduced this option last year for Google Workspace customers who previously purchased a Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Business and AI Meetings & Messaging add-on. 


Access to Gemini alpha features can be turned on for all users or a subset of users in specific Organizational Units (OUs) or Groups.

Admin console > Generative AI > Gemini for Workspace > Alpha features




Additional details

  • Alpha features get the same robust data protection standards that come with all Google Workspace services.
  • Alpha features are experimental and may not always get things right. We’re looking forward to customers’ feedback to help us improve these features before they’re rolled out to general availability. However, please keep in mind that Alpha features may be changed, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

Getting started

  • Admins: 
    • This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled at the domain, OU, or group level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning access to Gemini in Workspace apps Alpha on or off. 
    • Please consider the following before configuring Gemini alpha access for your users:
      • With this launch, Gemini add-on licenses will no longer be required for your users to access Gemini in Workspace apps alpha features. Please ensure the alpha setting is turned ON only for your desired groups or OUs.   
      • Once the Gemini in Workspace apps alpha setting is enabled, users may be granted access to new alpha features at any time — it is not possible to enable a subset of features or opt-out of specific features. We strongly recommend that admins and end users sign up for the Google Workspace alpha community page. Here, you can find the latest Gemini in Workspace apps alpha features, ask questions and provide feedback about the features on this page.
      • Features may be added to, modified, and removed from alpha at any time — there is no advanced notice of these features appearing for users.
      • Some alpha features may not roll out to all your selected alpha users. 
      • As these features are not yet generally available, we will not offer full support for these features.
      • You can also help us improve Gemini in Workspace apps by allowing users at your organization to provide feedback via research studies and surveys. 

Rollout pace

Admin setting 

Availability

This update impacts Google Workspace:
  • Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
  • Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus


Resources


Stable Channel Update for Desktop

 The Stable channel has been updated to 135.0.7049.95/.96 for Windows, Mac and 135.0.7049.95 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 2 security fixes. Below, we highlight fixes that were contributed by external researchers. Please see the Chrome Security Page for more information.


[TBD][409619251] Critical CVE-2025-3619: Heap buffer overflow in Codecs. Reported by Elias Hohl on 2025-04-09

[TBD][405292639] High CVE-2025-3620: Use after free in USB. Reported by @retsew0x01 on 2025-03-21


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.

Many of our security bugs are detected using AddressSanitizer, MemorySanitizer, UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer, Control Flow Integrity, libFuzzer, or AFL.

 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.

PrudhviKumar Bommana Google Chrome

Stable Channel Update for Desktop

 The Stable channel has been updated to 135.0.7049.95/.96 for Windows, Mac and 135.0.7049.95 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 2 security fixes. Below, we highlight fixes that were contributed by external researchers. Please see the Chrome Security Page for more information.


[TBD][409619251] Critical CVE-2025-3619: Heap buffer overflow in Codecs. Reported by Elias Hohl on 2025-04-09

[TBD][405292639] High CVE-2025-3620: Use after free in USB. Reported by @retsew0x01 on 2025-03-21


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.

Many of our security bugs are detected using AddressSanitizer, MemorySanitizer, UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer, Control Flow Integrity, libFuzzer, or AFL.

 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.

PrudhviKumar Bommana Google Chrome

Extended Stable Updates for Desktop

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 134.0.6998.205 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.


A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. 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

Extended Stable Updates for Desktop

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 134.0.6998.205 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.


A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. 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

Introducing silent reading mode in Google Classroom’s Read Along

What’s changing 

In addition to the recent announcement of educators being able to upload content to Read Along in Google Classroom, we’re excited to introduce a new feature that allows students to read a book in silent reading mode. 


Prior to today, students could only read aloud and unlike the default reading mode, silent reading mode will allow students to read a book silently without having to draw attention to themselves or disturbing their classmates. In addition to giving teachers more flexibility in how they use Read Along, this new reading mode is particularly useful in scenarios where multiple students might be working on a reading assignment in the same space. With less noise and fewer distractions, students can still build independent reading skills and will continue to: 
  • Receive assistance from the AI reading buddy when needed by clicking on any unknown words 
  • Be presented with questions to help with their reading comprehension 
  • Receive stars when they read with few errors or assistance and answer questions correctly 

Additional details 

When using silent reading mode, teachers will not be provided with a student's reading performance related to accuracy, words per minute, or phonics. The teacher will receive reading performance insights related to comprehension. 


Getting started 


Rollout pace 

Availability 

Available for Google Workspace: 
  • Education Plus and the Teaching and Learning add-on 

Resources