📚 Google Won’t Release New Google Chrome Updates Due to COVID-19

Google has recently announced that Google Chrome and Chrome OS would no longer receive new releases in an attempt to ease the pressure on developers. Technically, Google says that by suspending major updates for the browser and the OS, it avoids forcing developers to work on any changes in terms of compatibility, especially as many of them are staying home due to the coronavirus outbreak. “Due to adjusted work schedules, we’re pausing upcoming Chrome & Chrome OS releases. Our goal is to ensure they continue to be stable, secure, & reliable for anyone who depends on them. We’ll prioritize updates related to security, which will be included in Chrome 80. Stay tuned,” Google announced. “Given the current situation we want to ensure developers don't have to react to changes or features,” Paul Kinlan, a member of the Google Chrome team, explained in a follow-up ...