Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

Chromereleases.Googleblog •Luis Menezes ([email protected]) • October 23, 2026

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The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16852.10.0 (Browser version 157.0.8103.11 ) for most ChromeOS devices.

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

Visit our ChromeOS communities

Visit our ChromeOS communities

General: Chromebook Help Community

General: Chromebook Help Community

Beta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help Community

Beta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help Community

Report an issue or send feedback on Chrome

Report an issue or send feedback on Chrome

Interested in switching channels? Find out how.

Interested in switching channels? Find out how.

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ChromeOS and Chrome Desktop Updates Released On October 23, 2026, Google announced updates for ChromeOS and Chrome Desktop. The Beta channel for ChromeOS was updated to version 16852.10.0, while the Stable channel for Chrome Desktop was updated to versions 157.0.8103.15/.16. The updates include various bug fixes and improvements, but no vulnerabilities or active exploits were reported. Users are encouraged to report any new issues they encounter. The updates are part of Google's ongoing efforts to enhance system security and performance across its platforms. 4 sources 27

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