Security News > 2020 > March > COVID-19 disruption delays release of Chrome version 81

It's a problem that many believe explains the abrupt decision by Google to delay the release of Chrome 81, the stable version of which was scheduled to start appearing on users' computers on 17 March.

Due to adjusted work schedules at this time, we are pausing upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases.

What can Chrome users look forward to when version 81 appears?

Despite the hiatus, Google says it is ploughing ahead with security updates for the current version, version 80, which should appear on users' computers in the coming days.

Google hasn't said when it hopes to release Chrome 81 but will post more news on the Chrome Release feed and Twitter accounts.

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