ChromeOS v144: Network Intelligence and Enterprise Power

Release Date: January 22, 2026

Network Stack: Happy Eyeballs V3

• Innovation: Version 3 of this algorithm performs connection attempts asynchronously and in parallel over IPv4, IPv6, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3. The fastest connection wins.
• Result: Significantly faster page load times, especially on complex corporate networks.

Enterprise: Fight against "Rogue Extensions"

• New Modes: Admins can now actively uninstall extensions remotely or force installations with specific configurations. Crucial for schools (VPN/Game extensions).

ARCVM Performance: VMMMS

• VMMMS (VM Memory Management Service): Completely revised memory management for the Android virtual machine.
• Dynamic: Memory is aggressively returned to ChromeOS when Android apps are not in use.
• Result: 50% reduction in "tab discards" on devices with limited memory.