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- Apr 16, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 16, 2026
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Opera 130.0.5847.41 Stable update
Opera Desktop releases a new update with crash fixes, Gmail and Calendar sidebar account switching improvements, and UI tweaks. It also brings Early Bird access to Volume Booster for up to 500% audio boost and Browser Connector for linking Opera with AI services.
Hello!
Opera’s latest update is here, version: 130.0.5847.41
What’s new?
- Multiple crash fixes
- Gmail and Calendar sidebar account switching fixed
- UI tweaks (tab name visibility, spacing issues, etc.)
- Volume Booster (available in Early Bird)
- The new Volume Booster is now available in Early Bird and supports boosting audio up to 500%.
- To enable it, open a page that plays audio, hover over the tab to show the tooltip, and adjust the volume booster from there.
- Browser Connector (available in Early Bird)
- Browser Connector is now enabled in Early Bird. This feature allows you to connect Opera with AI services.
- To use it, install the connector extension via the opera://settings AI services section, after which you can link it with tools like ChatGPT or Claude.ai for a more integrated browsing and AI experience.
- Read more about it here ->
You can find the full list in the changelog.
Happy browsing!
Original source - Apr 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 —
Arc For Windows updates to Chromium 147.0.7727.102 with security fixes to keep browsing secure.
We appreciate you being here! This release takes Arc to Chromium 147.0.7727.102, addressing a broad set of security issues to keep your browsing secure. Have fun out there!
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- Apr 16, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 16, 2026
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Release Notes v1.89.137 (Apr 16, 2026)
Brave Browser fixes macOS menu and crash issues and upgrades Chromium to 147.0.7727.102.
Removed unnecessary menu items from the “View” menu on macOS. (#54519)
Fixed crash which occurred when clicking on the toolbar overflow menu. (#54449)
Fixed crash which occurred when using the fullscreen button in the hamburger menu on macOS. (#54403)
Fixed incorrect tab search button being displayed in certain cases which could lead to a crash. (#54196)
Upgraded Chromium to 147.0.7727.102. (#54535) (Changelog for 147.0.7727.102)
- Apr 16, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 16, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Apr 16, 2026
Arc for macOS by Arc
April 16, 2026 —
Arc for macOS updates to Chromium 147.0.7727.102 with security fixes to keep browsing secure.
We appreciate you being here! This release takes Arc to Chromium 147.0.7727.102, addressing a broad set of security issues to keep your browsing secure. Have fun out there!
Original source - Apr 14, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 14, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Apr 14, 2026
Opera 131.0.5868.0 developer update
Opera Desktop releases a new developer update with crash fixes, interface and extension popup improvements, broader bug fixes, and a boosted Volume Booster that now reaches 500% for more control over quiet audio.
Hello!
The newest update for Opera developer is now live, version 131.0.5868.0.
Key highlights:
- Several crashes have been fixed, including issues related to video overlays and file selection.
- Updated extension popup appearance.
- A range of bug fixes have been implemented, addressing issues with history management, tab restoration, extension popups, and overall interface consistency.
- Volume Booster now goes up to 500%, giving you way more control when audio is too quiet.
Stay tuned for more updates!
For a full list of changes check out our changelog.
Happy browsing!
Installation links:
- Opera developer for Windows (Using the Opera developer for Windows installer means you have accepted the Opera for Computers EULA)
- Opera developer for Windows (Portable version)
- Opera developer for macOS
- Opera developer for Linux – deb packages
- Opera developer for Linux – RPM packages
- Apr 10, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 10, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Apr 11, 2026
- Modified by Releasebot:Apr 17, 2026
Version 147.0.3912.60: April 10, 2026
Microsoft Edge adds cross-platform policies, fixes an Edge and WebView2 deployment issue for WSUS and MSI-based enterprise packages, and introduces new management policies for guest mode, downloads, InPrivate access, PDF file access, XSLT, auth delegation, DLP, and protected content.
Release Summary
Feature Updates
New features and enhancements for the browser.
Fixes
Fixed various bugs, feature updates, and performance issues.
Security
Stable channel security updates are listed here. .
Feature Updates
- Cross-platform policies in the Edge management service.
Fixes
- Fixed an issue where Edge and WebView2 deployments via WSUS or MSI-based enterprise packages failed to install with disabled auto-update policy configuration.
Policy Updates
New policies- BrowserGuestModeEnforced - Enforce Edge guest mode
- DefaultDownloadDirectory - Set default download directory
- InPrivateModeUrlAllowlist - Allow access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
- InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist - Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
- PdfLocalFileAccessAllowedForDomains - Allow specified sites to access file:// URLs in the PDF Viewer
- XSLTEnabled - Control the availability of the XSLT feature
- AuthNegotiateDelegateByKdcPolicy - Use KDC policy to delegate credentials.
- MAMWithDeviceDLPEnabled - Allow MAM enrollment when managed device has Purview DLP policy configured
- ProtectedContentIdentifiersAllowed - Allows web pages to use identifiers for the purpose of protected content playback
- PostQuantumKeyAgreementEnabled - Enable post-quantum key agreement for TLS (obsolete)
Note
For the latest web platform features and updates, see the Microsoft Edge 147 web platform release notes (Apr. 2026).
Original source - Apr 9, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 9, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Apr 11, 2026
Release Notes v1.89.132 (Apr 9, 2026)
Brave Browser adds new Web3 wallet controls, expands Leo with conversation search, inline search results and better performance, and refreshes core browsing with immersive fullscreen on macOS, a scrollable horizontal tab strip, more New Tab tiles and updated privacy and UI fixes.
Web3
- Added an “Unshield funds” button on the token menu. (#53718)
- Updated “Swap” and “Bridge” token selection with dynamic routing. (#52895)
- Updated wallet to disallow import of invalid private keys. (#52009)
- Removed Brave Wallet feature flag brave://flags/#native-brave-wallet. (#52932)
- Fixed dynamic token background not updating when changing token in “Send” screen. (#53413)
Leo
- Added “Brave Ocelot” summarization model. (#52788)
- Added the ability to search Leo conversations. (#51299)
- Added support for tab focus when using custom models. (#53156)
- Added support for inline search results in Leo chat responses. (#52379)
- Added chart creation ability to the code execution tool. (#51898)
- Improved Leo performance and responsiveness during periods of high CPU usage. (#52934)
- Updated default model list for Brave Leo. (#52904)
- Fixed crash which occurred when Brave Leo was not enabled. (#53438)
- Fixed rendering of Leo in side panel when using a right-to-left locale. (#52863)
- Fixed “Open link in…” items within right click context menu not working for Leo citations and sources. (#52616)
General
- Added support for “Scrollable horizontal tab strip” with brave://flags/#brave-scrollable-tab-strip. (#52045)
- Enabled immersive fullscreen feature on macOS. (#53601)
- Increased default number of top site tiles displayed on the New Tab Page from 6 to 7. (#53408)
- Updated design for the “Delete Browsing Data” dialog. (#52296)
- Updated header design for side panels. (#53165) & (#47881)
- Removed hostname caching for Brave VPN. (#45434)
- Removed known Salesforce tracking parameters “sfmc_id” and “sfmc_activityid” from URLs. (#53345)
- Removed unnecessary vertical tab layout when state is toggled. (#52867)
- Fixed crash which occurred when toggling “Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A)” in certain cases. (#53294)
- Fixed inactive state for several icons on macOS. (#53109)
- Fixed tab icon flickering when vertical tabs animate for state changes. (#51923)
- Fixed inability to add or edit sidebar entries in certain cases on Linux. (#50967) & (#49174)
- Upgraded Chromium to 147.0.7727.56. (#54291) (Changelog for 147.0.7727.56)
- Apr 9, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 —
Arc For Windows upgrades to Chromium 147.0.7727.56 with fixes and improvements for a better browsing experience.
Thanks for using Arc! This release upgrades Arc to Chromium 147.0.7727.56, bringing a round of fixes and improvements for a better browsing experience. Enjoy!
Original source - Apr 9, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 9, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Apr 10, 2026
Arc for macOS by Arc
April 9, 2026 —
Arc for macOS releases a Chromium 147.0.7727.56 upgrade with fixes and improvements for a smoother browsing experience.
Thanks for using Arc! This release upgrades Arc to Chromium 147.0.7727.56, bringing a round of fixes and improvements for a better browsing experience. Enjoy!
Original source - Apr 9, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Apr 9, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Apr 9, 2026
Opera 131.0.5863.0 developer update
Opera Desktop releases a new Opera Developer build with faster address bar button response and fixes for miniplayer text clipping, custom adblock list status updates, lingering private-window processes, and the missing History “How does it work?” page.
Hello!
New Opera Developer is here, updated to version 131.0.5863.0.
Here’s a quick look at what’s new and fixed in the latest developer build:
- Improved address bar interaction – buttons now respond instantly on mouse down
- Fixed an issue where song title and artist text were cut off in the miniplayer
- Resolved a bug where adding custom adblock lists didn’t update status correctly
- Fixed a bug where Opera processes continued running after closing the last private window
- Addressed a missing page for the “How does it work?” link in History
Stay tuned for more updates!
For a full list of changes check out our changelog.
Happy browsing!
Installation links:
- Opera developer for Windows (Using the Opera developer for Windows installer means you have accepted the Opera for Computers EULA)
- Opera developer for Windows (Portable version)
- Opera developer for macOS
- Opera developer for Linux – deb packages
- Opera developer for Linux – RPM packages