The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.64 This release has a number of crash fixes as well as the following fixes:
  • 248090: Gmail - on-screen keyboard is automatically dismissed when replying to an email
  • 251809: Dangerous Downloads - 'Starting download...' toast displayed when user taps Cancel
  • 251818: Synced favicons don't show up in Other Devices on Clank
  • 239685: White flash when creating new tab page.
The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.64 This release has a number of crash fixes as well as the following fixes:
  • 248090: Gmail - on-screen keyboard is automatically dismissed when replying to an email
  • 251809: Dangerous Downloads - 'Starting download...' toast displayed when user taps Cancel
  • 251818: Synced favicons don't show up in Other Devices on Clank
  • 239685: White flash when creating new tab page.
Known issues:
  • 243602: Page jumps up and down when loaded in landscape mode
  • 238881: Cursor should be placed at the end of the string after inserting text via autofill suggestion
  • 237920: Sometimes a thin line of background page is seen when a video goes fullscreen through FS API
A partial list of changes in this build is available in the SVN revision log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. More information about Chrome for Android is available on the Chrome site.

Jason Kersey
Google Chrome



The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.66 (Platform version: 4100.53.1 for all Chrome OS devices except Cr-48 which as 4100.53.2)

This build contains a crash fix: Fixes crash in UI (254340)

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).


Danielle Drew
Google Chrome

The Dev channel has been updated to 29.0.1547.2 (platform version: 4319.3.0) for all platforms except the new Samsung Chromebook, the HP Chromebook and Samsung Chromebox.  This release contains a few important updates and bug fixes.
The Dev channel has been updated to 29.0.1547.2 (platform version: 4319.3.0) for all platforms except the new Samsung Chromebook, the HP Chromebook and Samsung Chromebox.  This release contains a few important updates and bug fixes.

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


The Admin console has been updated. This update adds a new device setting for automatically enrolled devices to be placed in the enrolling user's organizational unit

Known issues are available ...

The Admin console has been updated. This update adds a new device setting for automatically enrolled devices to be placed in the enrolling user's organizational unit

Known issues are available here. Enterprise customers can report an issue by contacting support.

Lawrence Lui

Google Chrome

The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.63 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the  SVN revision log ...
The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.63 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the SVN revision log.

For more information about features coming to Chrome, check out the Chrome Blog.

Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Anthony Laforge
Google Chrome



The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.61 (Platform version: 4100.53.0) for all Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security enhancements.

Some highlights of these changes are:
  • Pepper Flash updated to 11.8.800.68-r8, which improves playback quality and reduces crashes on numerous video sites.
  • Numerous video and other crash fixes.

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).

Danielle Drew
Google Chrome

The Dev channel has been updated to 29.0.1547.1 (platform version: 4319.0.0) for all platforms except the HP Chromebook and Samsung Chromebox.  This release fixes some major causes of crashes as well as other bugs.
The Dev channel has been updated to 29.0.1547.1 (platform version: 4319.0.0) for all platforms except the HP Chromebook and Samsung Chromebox.  This release fixes some major causes of crashes as well as other bugs.

Notable Updates:
  • 225429 - Fix to Segmentation Fault in Window Manager causing many crashes.
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

The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1547.0 for Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame; 29.0.1547.3 for Mac. This release fixes a number of crashes, as well as other bugs. There is one known issue ...
The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1547.0 for Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame; 29.0.1547.3 for Mac. This release fixes a number of crashes, as well as other bugs. There is one known issue:
  • [253808] - Chrome hangs when disconnecting sync account
A full list of changes is available in the SVN 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




The Dev channel has been updated to 29.0.1541.3.
The Dev channel has been updated to 29.0.1541.3.
  • Platform version: 4287.1.0 for all platforms except the Google Pixel, the HP Chromebook and the Samsung Chromebox
  • Platform version: 4287.2.0 for cr-48.
This build contains a number of added features and stability improvements.

Notable Updates:
  • A fix to hangout windows now loading
  • A fix to the clock being out of sync

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

The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.54 This release has a number of crash fixes as well as the following fixes:
  • 239383: Crash when typing in text box that triggers autocomplete
  • 246481: scroll getting stuck (possible with FS)
  • 159687: Save Link on authenticated sites doesn't work
  • 235673: [FS API] Zooming in and out a video that has gone FS through API, shows the background page
  • 239455: Tapping within text sometimes causes a word to become highlighted instead of inserting the text cursor
  • 249541: [RTL]New tab button displaced during QIB search in RTL language
  • 249031: Add history to the menu
The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.54 This release has a number of crash fixes as well as the following fixes:
  • 239383: Crash when typing in text box that triggers autocomplete
  • 246481: scroll getting stuck (possible with FS)
  • 159687: Save Link on authenticated sites doesn't work
  • 235673: [FS API] Zooming in and out a video that has gone FS through API, shows the background page
  • 239455: Tapping within text sometimes causes a word to become highlighted instead of inserting the text cursor
  • 249541: [RTL]New tab button displaced during QIB search in RTL language
  • 249031: Add history to the menu
Known issues:
  • 248090: Gmail - on-screen keyboard is automatically dismissed when replying tot an email
  • 243602: Page jumps up and down when loaded in landscape mode
  • 239685: White flash when creating NTP
A partial list of changes in this build is available in the SVN revision log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. More information about Chrome for Android is available on the Chrome site.

Jason Kersey
Google Chrome



The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.53 (Platform version: 4100.48.0 for most platforms, 4100.49.0 for Lenovo Thinkpadfor all Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements.

Some highlights of these changes are:
  • Pepper Flash updated to 11.8.800.68-r5
  • File app fixes/improvements
  • Stability fixes
Security fixes:
  • [249335] Medium CVE-2013-2866: Clickjacking in the Flash plug-in.
Known issues:
  • Video frames may get delayed when playing videos in normal mode. Workaround: Play videos in Full screen
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

The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.52 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the  SVN revision log ...
The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.52 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the SVN revision log.

For more information about features coming to Chrome, check out the Chrome Blog.

Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Anthony Laforge
Google Chrome

The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1541.0 for Windows, Mac and Chrome Frame; 29.0.1541.2 for Linux. This release fixes a number of crashes, as well as other bugs. A full list of changes is available in the ...
The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1541.0 for Windows, Mac and Chrome Frame; 29.0.1541.2 for Linux. This release fixes a number of crashes, as well as other bugs. A full list of changes is available in the SVN 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

The Stable channel has been updated to 27.0.1453.116 (Platform version: 3912.101.0) for all Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of  stability fixes and security improvements. 
Machines will be receiving updates over then next several days.
The Stable channel has been updated to 27.0.1453.116 (Platform version: 3912.101.0) for all Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of  stability fixes and security improvements. 
Machines will be receiving updates over then next several days.


Release Highlights:
  • Pepper Flash updated to 11.7.700.225-r4
  • Firmware update for Chromebook Acer C7. Note: A screen with Chrome Logo and a critical update notification will be displayed
Security fixes and rewards:

Please see the Chromium security page for more information. (Note that the referenced bugs may be kept private until a majority of our users are up to date with the fix.)

  • [249335] Medium CVE-2013-2866: Clickjacking in the Flash plug-in.

Known issues:

  • File App keeps loading for small images (248235). Work around: Select multiple images to be able to open/edit
  • File App shows "File could not displayed" when moving across large images when they are still loading. (250936)

Please see the Chromium security page for more information. (Note that the referenced bugs may be kept private until a majority of our users are up to date with the fix.)

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

The Stable channel has been updated to 27.0.1453.116 for Windows, Macintosh and Chrome Frame platforms.

The Stable channel has been updated to 27.0.1453.116 for Windows, Macintosh and Chrome Frame platforms.

Security fixes and rewards:
Please see the Chromium security page for more information. (Note that the referenced bugs may be kept private until a majority of our users are up to date with the fix.)

This automatic update includes security fixes. We’d like to highlight the following fixes for various reasons (crediting external researchers, issuing rewards, or highlighting particularly interesting issues):

  • [249335] Medium CVE-2013-2866: Clickjacking in the Flash plug-in.

This build also has fixes to the following issues:
  • Multiple flash movies on one page not playing [Issue: 243290]
  • Arc rendering bug in canvas [Issue: 243996]
  • Select box with Multiple option fires Onchange event on scroll [Issue: 244406]
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

The Stable channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.45 for Linux.

The minimum requirements for Linux have also been updated:

Ubuntu 12.04+
Debian 7+
OpenSuSE 12.2+
Fedora Linux 17+

If you find a new issue, please let us know by ...
The Stable channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.45 for Linux.

The minimum requirements for Linux have also been updated:

Ubuntu 12.04+
Debian 7+
OpenSuSE 12.2+
Fedora Linux 17+

If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Anthony Laforge
Google Chrome




Google Chrome
The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.47 (Platform version: 4100.44.0) for Samsung Chromebooks. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements.

Some highlights of these changes are:
  • Fixed crash when on the login screen when connected to network with proxy auth (244173)
  • Added a delay between screen off & lock (246008)

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).

Danielle Drew
Google Chrome

The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.45. This release has a number of crash fixes as well as the following fixes:
  • 244018: <video> non-functional on Transformer TF101 / Acer Iconia / Motorola Xoom
  • 245349: Grey patch/bar displayed while scrolling m.nytimes.com
  • 196702: Searching from google.com stays @google.com page instead of search results URL
  • 239912: Align error page styles
  • 241372: Page goes blank upon changing the device orientation in FIP mode
The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.45. This release has a number of crash fixes as well as the following fixes:
  • 244018: <video> non-functional on Transformer TF101 / Acer Iconia / Motorola Xoom
  • 245349: Grey patch/bar displayed while scrolling m.nytimes.com
  • 196702: Searching from google.com stays @google.com page instead of search results URL
  • 239912: Align error page styles
  • 241372: Page goes blank upon changing the device orientation in FIP mode
Known issues:
  • 247030: 'Starting download...' toast displayed too soon when downloading a PDF with Flywheel enabled
  • 243602: Page jumps up and down when loaded in landscape mode
  • 239685: White flash when creating NTP
A partial list of changes in this build is available in the SVN revision log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. More information about Chrome for Android is available on the Chrome site.

Jason Kersey
Google Chrome

The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.44 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and 28.0.1500.45 for Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the ...
The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.44 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and 28.0.1500.45 for Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the SVN revision log.

For more information about features coming to Chrome, check out the Chrome Blog.

Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Anthony Laforge
Google Chrome

The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1535.3 for Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame ...
The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1535.3 for Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame [Update: 29.0.1535.4 for Mac also]. This release fixes a number of crashes, as well as other bugs. A full list of changes is available in the SVN 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

We are currently updating Flash Player to 11.7.700.225 for Windows and Mac to all Stable channel (Chrome 27) users.

If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
We are currently updating Flash Player to 11.7.700.225 for Windows and Mac to all Stable channel (Chrome 27) users.

If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Karen Grunberg
Google Chrome


  • Playing certain formats of high definition videos in the Media Player may generate an error while playing the video. (245505)
  • On Chromebook Pixel systems, a message may appear saying "Charging not reliable" when the battery is close to fully charged.
The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.35 (Platform version: 4100.38.5) for Samsung Chromebooks. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements.

Some highlights of these changes are:
  • New fullscreen mode - hit the fullscreen button to hide the Chrome toolbar until you hover at the top for a more immersive browsing experience.
  • Fixed choppy video issues with YouTube videos in HTML5 mode on Samsung Chromebooks (231975)
  • Fixed crashes with enabling certain extensions (233414)
  • Fixed issue when connecting via slower 3G connections may be unable to login when creating a new user. (239139)
  • Fixed issue when logging in via a captive portal access point does not show a login screen. (237214)
  • Several crash fixes
Known Issues:
  • Playing certain formats of high definition videos in the Media Player may generate an error while playing the video. (245505)
  • On Chromebook Pixel systems, a message may appear saying "Charging not reliable" when the battery is close to fully charged.

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).

Danielle Drew
Google Chrome

The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1530.2 for Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame along with 29.0.1530.4 for Mac. This release fixes some known crashes, as well as other bugs.
The Dev Channel has been updated to 29.0.1530.2 for Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame along with 29.0.1530.4 for Mac. This release fixes some known crashes, as well as other bugs.

Fixed Issue:
  • [244090] Cached CSS file is used regardless of media type
A full list of changes is available in the SVN 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

The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.37. This release contains additional stability and other general bug fixes. Key fixes include:
  • 247034: Dangerous download infobar is shown for almost every download 
  • 244052: PDF file isn't downloading with Flywheel enabled 
  • 178893: Multiple new tabs links displayed in tab history when tapping on NTP tabs
The Chrome for Android Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.37. This release contains additional stability and other general bug fixes. Key fixes include:
  • 247034: Dangerous download infobar is shown for almost every download 
  • 244052: PDF file isn't downloading with Flywheel enabled 
  • 178893: Multiple new tabs links displayed in tab history when tapping on NTP tabs
A partial list of changes in this build is available in the SVN revision log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. More information about Chrome for Android is available on the Chrome site.

Jason Kersey
Google Chrome



  • Playing certain formats of high definition videos in the Media Player may generate an error while playing the video. (245505)
  • On Chromebook Pixel systems, a message may appear saying "Charging not reliable" when the battery is close to fully charged.
The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.35 (Platform version: 4100.38.3 for most platforms, 4100.38.4 for Cr-48) for all Chrome OS devices except Samsung Chromebooks. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements.
Systems will be receiving updates over the next several days.


Some highlights of these changes are:

  • New fullscreen mode - hit the fullscreen button to hide the Chrome toolbar until you hover at the top for a more immersive browsing experience.
  • Fixed crashes with enabling certain extensions (233414)
  • Fixed issue when connecting via slower 3G connections may be unable to login when creating a new user. (239139)
  • Fixed issue when logging in via a captive portal access point does not show a login screen. (237214)
  • Several crash fixes
Known Issues:
  • Playing certain formats of high definition videos in the Media Player may generate an error while playing the video. (245505)
  • On Chromebook Pixel systems, a message may appear saying "Charging not reliable" when the battery is close to fully charged.

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).


Danielle Drew
Google Chrome

The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.37 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and 28.0.1500.36 for Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the ...
The Beta channel has been updated to 28.0.1500.37 for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Frame, and 28.0.1500.36 for Linux.  Full details about what changes are in this build are available in the SVN revision log.

For more information about features coming to Chrome, check out the Chrome Blog.

Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Anthony Laforge
Google Chrome

The Stable channel has been updated to 27.0.1453.110 for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms.

The Stable channel has been updated to 27.0.1453.110 for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms.

Security fixes and rewards:

Please see the Chromium security page for more information. (Note that the referenced bugs may be kept private until a majority of our users are up to date with the fix.)

This automatic update includes security fixes. We’d like to highlight the following fixes for various reasons (crediting external researchers, issuing rewards, or highlighting particularly interesting issues):

  • [Windows only] [$2000] [243339] High CVE-2013-2854: Bad handle passed to renderer. Credit to Collin Payne.
  • [$500] [242322] Medium CVE-2013-2855: Memory corruption in dev tools API. Credit to “daniel.zulla”.
  • [$1000] [242224] High CVE-2013-2856: Use-after-free in input handling. Credit to miaubiz.
  • [$1000] [240124] High CVE-2013-2857: Use-after-free in image handling. Credit to miaubiz.
  • [$500] [239897] High CVE-2013-2858: Use-after-free in HTML5 Audio. Credit to “cdel921”.
  • [$1500] [237022] High CVE-2013-2859: Cross-origin namespace pollution. Credit to “bobbyholley”.
  • [$1337] [225546] High CVE-2013-2860: Use-after-free with workers accessing database APIs. Credit to Collin Payne.
  • [$1000] [209604] High CVE-2013-2861: Use-after-free with SVG. Credit to miaubiz.
  • [$1000] [161077] High CVE-2013-2862: Memory corruption in Skia GPU handling. Credit to Atte Kettunen of OUSPG.
  • [232633] Critical CVE-2013-2863: Memory corruption in SSL socket handling. Credit to Sebastien Marchand of the Chromium development community.
  • [239134] High CVE-2013-2864: Bad free in PDF viewer. Credit to Mateusz Jurczyk, with contributions by Gynvael Coldwind, both from Google Security Team.

In addition, our ongoing internal security work was as usual responsible for a wide range of fixes:

[246389] High CVE-2013-2865: Various fixes from internal audits, fuzzing and other initiatives.

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

The Chrome team is excited to announce Chrome 27 for iPhone and iPad. Chrome 27.0.1453.10 contains a number of new features including:
  • Improved voice search
    • Say what you want and get results back without typing
    • Faster voice recognition with text streamed on the fly
    • Get answers spoken back to you with web results tailored to your questions
  • Faster page reloading
    • Pages reload faster even when the network is slow or unavailable
  • Stability / security improvements and bug fixes
The Chrome team is excited to announce Chrome 27 for iPhone and iPad. Chrome 27.0.1453.10 contains a number of new features including:
  • Improved voice search
    • Say what you want and get results back without typing
    • Faster voice recognition with text streamed on the fly
    • Get answers spoken back to you with web results tailored to your questions
  • Faster page reloading
    • Pages reload faster even when the network is slow or unavailable
  • Stability / security improvements and bug fixes
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