Google is working on Chrome updates that don’t require restarts
The Verge·July 30, 2026
Google is developing a method to apply Chrome updates without requiring a browser restart, utilizing "dynamic patching" to make updates less disruptive. The company has already seen success with AI-powered security tools, which have helped identify and fix dozens of bugs in recent Chrome releases. Chrome 149 and 150, for example, included 1,072 bug fixes, a significant increase from previous releases. Google's efforts aim to improve the overall browsing experience with more frequent and less intrusive updates.
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