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# latest_releases
source-backedv1.60.0highbreakingfeatureMay 11, 2026
v1.60.0
This release introduces HAR recording as a first-class tracing API, adds new drag-and-drop simulation capabilities, and enhances ARIA snapshot functionality. It also introduces a new `test.abort()` method for terminating tests early and adds several new APIs for browser, context, and page events.
affected
Developers using deprecated APIs or those needing enhanced testing capabilities for HAR, drag-and-drop, and ARIA snapshots are affected.
action
Update code to replace deprecated APIs with their recommended alternatives.
release_signals
-Removed deprecated `Locator.ariaRef()` — use `locator.ariaSnapshot()` instead
-Removed `handle` option on `BrowserContext.exposeBinding` and `Page.exposeBinding`
-Removed `logger` option on `BrowserType.connect` and `BrowserType.connectOverCDP` — use tracing instead
-Removed context options `videosPath` and `videoSize` — use `recordVideo` instead
+HAR recording via `tracing.startHar()` and `tracing.stopHar()`
+New `locator.drop()` API for simulating drag-and-drop operations
+Enhanced ARIA snapshot functionality with `boxes` option
+New `test.abort()` method for terminating tests early
+New `browser.on('context')` event and lifecycle events for `BrowserContext`