Google announced yesterday that the release of future versions of Chrome and Chrome OS will be delayed due to the different working conditions imposed by the coronavirus . Most of the company's employees are now working from home , as a result of which many tasks and projects are being done a little differently.
“At this time, due to different work, we are temporarily pausing new Chrome and Chrome OS releases,” the company.
Google also says that what it is interested in for now is to keep existing versions safe so that users do not face problems .
Emphasis on security updates for Chrome v80
Google Chrome developers will continue to work remotely throughout the coronavirus crisis and will prioritize security updates that will be released as Chrome v80 updates.
"We will continue to prioritize security, which will be included in Chrome 80," Google said.
As proof, the company released Chrome version 80.0.3987.149 immediately after announcing the postponement of Chrome v81. The new security release fixes 13 vulnerabilities, which have been rated as very serious.
In a tweet on the Chrome Developers account, users are encouraged to follow the Chrome Releases Blog for new developments and any new information about upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases.
Posts about the upcoming release of Chrome v81 have been removed
Initially, it was written that Google Chrome version 81 would be released on March 17. The new version of Chrome would include various new features and improvements.
Inevitably, its release will be delayed due to new developments related to the coronavirus.
On Monday, Google also informed developers Android that reviews of apps may take a little longer than usual, due to a varied work schedule.
Some of the applications will go through the review process in seven days or more.
