Ars Technica article
Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/chrome-may-get-faster-updates-with-no-restart-required/
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As bug reports using AI increase, Google Chrome's update method may change. With many updates expected, the company is also researching ways to distribute updates that minimize disruption for users.
Chrome versions 149 and 150 include a total of 1,072 bug fixes, which is more than the sum of all 23 previous releases.
Google implemented a new update mechanism in Chrome 150 that leverages the way macOS handles applications. On Macs, apps typically continue running in the background even when windows are closed.
In macOS, if you close the Chrome window without fully quitting Chrome 150, Chrome can use this state to update browser installations using what Google calls 'zero window restart'. The next time you open a Chrome window, the update will already be complete.
Google is also developing a technology called 'dynamic patching'. This improves Chrome's security model so that patches can be automatically installed without restarting the browser. Google has stated that it is currently investing in dynamic patching technology and plans to release further results in the future.
