# Google releases Chrome Beta 158 for Android

> **Key takeaway:** Chrome Beta 158 (158.0.8127.22) has been deployed to Android users via Google Play.

**Published:** 2026-11-04T14:13:32.334000+00:00 
**Source:** Google Chromium Engineering Releases 
**Category:** bigtech-foss 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/google-releases-chrome-beta-158-for-android.html 

## Summary
Google has announced the release of Chrome Beta version 158 for the Android platform. This specific build, identified as 158.0.8127.22, is part of the ongoing beta testing cycle for the Chromium-based browser.

Users can access this update through the Google Play Store to test upcoming features and web platform changes. The release includes various updates documented in the project's Git log and Chromium blog, serving as a precursor to the stable release channel.

## Release details for Chrome Beta 158
- **Version Number:** The release is identified as version 158.0.8127.22.
- **Platform Support:** This update is specifically targeted at the Android mobile operating system.
- **Development Tracking:** Changes are tracked via the Chromium Git log and the official Chromium blog for web platform updates.

## Why it matters
As a beta release, this update allows developers and early adopters to test new web standards and Chromium engine optimizations on Android. It provides a testing ground for features that will eventually influence the broader mobile web ecosystem and Android WebView implementations.