Beginning in September, the browser’s release cycle will shift from four weeks to two. Google is transitioning Chrome to a two-week release schedule, replacing the existing four-week cycle and the prior six-week cycle that had been in place for the past decade. This adjustment is set to commence in September.
According to a company blog post, “Building on our history of adapting our release process to match the demands of a modern web, Chrome is moving to a two-week release cycle.” The objective is to provide users and developers with quicker access to performance enhancements, fixes, and new features. The more focused scope of updates should also facilitate easier debugging. This change will affect desktop, Android, and iOS platforms, starting with the Chrome 153 stable release on September 8th. Beta releases will also transition to a two-week cycle.
The Dev and Canary channels remain unchanged, while the Extended Stable for enterprise administrators and Chromium embedders will maintain an eight-week schedule.