Chrome Beta Channel Now Available For Download

January 11, 2013

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Chrome Beta Channel Now Available For Download 4

If you're curious about what improvements are coming to Chrome for Android, install the Beta. Its a safe and easy way to preview the new features and enhancements. Chrome Beta installs as its own app (version 25.0.1364.8) so you'll still have the stable release available to you if the Beta isn't filling your needs. Although it has several known bugs (listed below), it offers better HTML5 support and JavaScript performance. Hit the download link as it is only available via the direct link (aka, not searchable). Enjoy!

Performance is sluggish, noticeably on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S
Frequent freeze on devices with specific versions of Qualcomm GPU driver
Text autosizing may break formatting on some sites
164632 – Editing bookmark feature is broken
165244 – Text position handler jumps or disappears when moving
163439 – Clicking on links in yahoo.com not navigating on Nexus 7
166233 – Unable to submit comments on Facebook posts in desktop version of Facebook
165244 – Text handler jumps or disappears when moving
167351 – Youtube video controls are lost after returning from fullscreen video mode
162486 – iframe scrolling broken

Play Store Download Link

Source: Google Chrome Releases

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Rudy is a Southern California guy who has used his tech savvy skills in a law enforcement and corporate security career. He often jokes about having a "Windows 3.1" tattoo and has the Bill Gates-like rule regarding no Apple products in the home. His two daughters (one at Cal, one in High School) have so far found a way to abide by that rule. When not glued to Android news or on Xbox live, Rudy is probably off traveling abroad. His West Hollywood apartment is littered with a few too many bikes, cameras and Android relics, but he's found a way to hide most, or some, of his toys from his wife. Rudy is a big Chargers fan, and consequently, buys beer in bulk.