release
Beta Channel Update
- Updated Flash to new beta version of Flash 11.6.602.177, includes ActionScript Workers feature.
- Fixed the way apps appear in new tab page. [Issue: 175377]
- Fixed a crash while clicking "Install to play offline" button. [Issue: 178036]
- Fixed prerender of a page when a original prerender was cancelled. [Issue: 178755]
- Fixed an issue where some avatar icons are shown mirrored in tab strip. [Issue: 178397]
- Fixed ~60% regression in Cookie.TimeLoadDBQueueWait on Mac and Windows. [Issue: 175415]
- [Windows] Fixed a crash when installing the app launcher (and the first packaged app). [Issue: 178487]
- [Chrome Frame] Fixed a crash when trying to process a target="_blank" link.
Stable Channel Update for Mac
The Stable channel has been updated to 25.0.1364.155 for Mac. This release fixes a crash when typing in the Omnibox. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Jason Kersey
Google Chrome
Dev Channel Update
Update: 3/6/13 - Dev channel for Windows and Chrome Frame has been upgraded to 27.0.1430.3 to fix a top browser crash.
The Dev channel has been updated to 27.0.1430.0 for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome Frame
Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the SVN revision log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Karen Grunberg
Google Chrome
Chrome Beta for Android Update
The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 26 to the Beta channel for Android. Chrome 26.0.1410.26 contains a number of fixes and enhancements, along with these new features:
- Password Sync
- This will be enabled over the coming days. We will only sync with other clients that are based on Chrome 26 or higher.
- Autofill Sync
Known Issues:
Chrome for iOS Update
The Chrome team is happy to announce Chrome 25 for iPhone and iPad. Chrome 25.0.1364.86 contains a number of improvements including:
- Long press on the back button to quickly access any page in your tab history
- Share a web page via Messages
Along with these new features, over the coming days we will make searching on Google even easier:
- See your search term right in the omnibox, instead of the search query URL
- Easily refine your search queries and view more results on the search results page
The update will be rolling out in the App Store over the next few hours. Known issues are available on the Chrome support site. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Jason Kersey
Google Chrome
Stable Channel Update
The Stable channel has been updated to 25.0.1364.152 for Windows and Linux. Note: these release notes also apply to the same version for Mac that was released last Friday. This release contains security and stability improvements along with a number of bug fixes.
Security fixes and rewards:
Please see the Chromium security page for more detail. Note that the referenced bugs may be kept private until a majority of our users are up to date with the fix.
Beta Channel Release for Chrome OS
The Beta Channel has been updated to 26.0.1410.0 (platform version 3701.30.2) for new Samsung Chromebook. The details of this release can be found here.
If you find new issues, please let us know by visiting our help site or filing a bug. Interested in switching channels? Find out how. You can submit feedback using ‘Report an issue...’ in the Chrome menu (3 horizontal bars in the upper right corner of the browser).
Ben Henry
Google Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Stable channel has been updated to 25.0.1364.126 (Platform version: 3428.193.0) for all Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security improvements. Machines will be receiving updates over the next several days.
Release Highlights:
Stable Channel Update
The Stable channel has been updated to 25.0.1364.152 for Mac. This release fixes a number of issues, including a crash when typing in the Omnibox. Additional release notes will be posted next week. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Jason Kersey
Google Chrome
Dev Channel Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 27.0.1425.0 for Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame and 27.0.1425.2 for Windows.
This build fixes the following issues:
- Facebook doesn't always render correctly. [Issue: 177520]
- Cancel string is missing on the button from the uninstall dialog. [Issue: 178464]
- Mac: After resizing the window, a frameless window can become draggable in the titlebar area [Issue: 159361]
Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the SVN revision log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Karen Grunberg
Google Chrome
Chrome Beta for Android Update - Chrome Beta for Android has been updated to 25.0.1364.74 on Google Play
Chrome Beta for Android has been updated to 25.0.1364.74 on Google Play. This build will be rolling out over the next few hours. This update contains a number of fixes, including:
- 173232: Chrome does not load pages on Samsung Galaxy S2
- 158633: Overaggressive tap disambiguation popup
- 167089: Blank screen when opening links from external apps
- Resolution for some frequently occurring crashes
Known Issues:
Beta Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 25.0.1364.68 (Platform version: 3428.127.0) for all Chromebooks and Chromeboxes. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements.
Some highlights of these changes are:
Beta Channel Update
The Beta channel has been updated to 25.0.1364.68 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame. This build contains improvements in stability and performance. Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the SVN revision log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
Jason Kersey
Google Chrome
Stable Channel Update
Dharani Govindan
Google Chrome
Dev Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Dev channel has been updated to 26.0.1403.0 (Platform version: 3658.0.0) for all Chrome OS devices.
- Audio on HDMI has been fixed and is now working.
- Various crash fixes, e.g. 173253
- Netflix is working again.
Known issues include:
- Occasional lockup on the new Samsung Chromebook. Workaround: power cycle device.
- A few Flash video sites do not work correctly on the new Samsung Chromebook.
Ben Henry
Google Chrome
Dev Channel Update
Stable Channel Update
Dharani Govindan
Google Chrome
Chrome Beta for Android Update
Chrome Beta for Android has been updated to 25.0.1364.64 on Google Play. This build will be rolling out over the next few hours. This update contains a number of fixes, including:
- Updated graphics architecture that greatly improves fast scrolling on large pages
- 163439 - yahoo.com page links are not working
- 166233 - Cannot submit comments on facebook posts or pictures
- 169616 - Keyboard pops up after Chrome is closed
- 170653 - Scroll position is reset momentarily when double-tapping in footer/gutter on some pages
Known Issues:
Beta Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Beta channel has been updated to 25.0.1364.63 (Platform version: 3428.114.0) for Samsung Chromebooks. Systems will receive this update over the next few days. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security improvements and feature enhancements.
Some highlights of these changes are:
Dev Channel Update for Chrome OS
The Dev channel has been updated to 26.0.1398.0 (Platform version: 3635.0.0) for all Chrome OS devices. Highlights among the numerous updates are as follows:
- Extended Desktop Mode enabled - please help test and provide feedback.
- Two finger swipe back/forward has returned!
Known issues include:
- Netflix.com does not stream video.
- The new Samsung Chromebook with 3G may have problems with the modem after returning from idle. Workaround: deactivate and reactivate the modem or reboot the machine.
- Audio is not working over HDMI.
If you find new issues, please let us know by visiting our help site or filing a bug. Interested in switching channels? Find out how. You can submit feedback using ‘Report an issue...’ in the Chrome menu (3 horizontal bars in the upper right corner of the browser).
Ben Henry
Google Chrome

