Browsers 9 April 2026

Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode
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Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode

Google on Tuesday started bringing native vertical tabs to desktop Chrome’s stable build—the regular public release—along with a new full-page reading mode. The Chrome team’s announcement coincided with Chrome 147 moving up to stable for Windows, Mac, and Linux. That rollout will stretch out over the next several days and weeks. Why does this tweak matter? Chrome’s dominance isn’t subtle. In March, the browser claimed 69.37% of global desktop market share, according to StatCounter—miles ahead of Microsoft Edge, which managed 12.75%. So, when Chrome moves, even small shifts ripple across a massive user base.
April 9, 2026
Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android
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Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android

Google pushed Chrome 147 to stable for desktop and Android earlier this week, and the very next day, Chrome 148 beta landed on Android. The back-to-back updates step up network protections in the live release, while the beta build gets fresh hardware-focused features. It's relevant now as Google tweaks how the browser shields local devices and how web apps get access. Most users will barely notice 147 arriving—it’s mostly security and stability under the hood. But for developers, the 148 beta hints at Android browsers stepping up to handle tasks that used to demand native apps.
April 9, 2026