The Beta channel has been updated to 27.0.1453.46 (Platform version: 3912.23.0) for all Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements.
Machines will be receiving updates over the next several days.


Some highlights of these changes are:

  • Pepper Flash updated to 11.7.700.169
  • New Launcher positioning mode
  • Horizontal three finger scrubb moves between tabs
  • New folder hierarchy on file manager
  • Memory management optimization
  • Enhanced support for common wireless touchpads/mice
  • Updated Chrome Office Viewer extension

Known issues:
  • On Samsung Chromebooks, HTML5 video playback is not always smooth. (225563)

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).

Josafat Garcia
Google Chrome