Release Notes for v26.0.0-beta.2

Note: This is a beta release. Please file new issues for any bugs you find in it.

This release is published to npm under the beta tag and can be installed via npm install electron@beta, or npm install electron@26.0.0-beta.2.

Fixes

• Fixed preload script may not run in some child windows opened by window.open. #38930 (Also in 23, 24, 25)

Other Changes

• Updated Chromium to 116.0.5845.4. #38826

Release Notes for v26.0.0-beta.1

Note: This is a beta release. Please file new issues for any bugs you find in it.

This release is published to npm under the beta tag and can be installed via npm install electron@beta, or npm install electron@26.0.0-beta.1.

Features

• Added the ability to send HTTP headers with session.downloadURL(). #38871

Fixes

• Fixed a crash calling nativeImage.resize() before the app ready event. #38861
• Fixed a crash seen when trying to change nativeTheme source during mara context menu close. #38840 (Also in 25)
• Fixed a potential crash calling BrowserWindow.removeBrowserView() with a destroyed webContents. #38885 (Also in 24, 25)
• Fixed an issue with webContents.print({ silent: true }) not working correctly. #38812

Other Changes

• Updated Chromium to 116.0.5845.0. #38893