Google tackles stability flaws and shortcut quirks in latest Chrome release for Googlebooks

Google has started rolling out Chrome 156 for Googlebooks via the Play Store, delivering a batch of 14 new features and bug fixes. The update arrives just two weeks after Chrome 155 and focuses heavily on basic usability and crash resolution. [1][2]

The release fixes crashes tied to extensions such as 1Password, third-party apps, and Chrome's tab management. It also restores expected desktop behavior: users can now press Alt+Tab to leave fullscreen apps without first holding Escape, use a "Save As" dialog for downloads, and copy large tables in Google Docs without glitches. In addition, Google introduced hover tooltips and animation refinements for its address-bar AI Mode menu. [1][2]

While Chrome 156 clears up several daily frustrations, key desktop staples remain unfinished on the platform. Multiple Chrome profiles, tab group synchronization, and automatic discovery for Google Cast devices are still in development, according to Android Authority. [1]