The Google Chrome team is happy to announce the release of Chrome 16 on the Beta Channel for Chromebooks (Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, and Cr-48).

Chrome version 16.0.912.44 (Platform version: 1193.65.0)

Release highlights:

• Update Pepper Flash
• New 3-part version numbering format for Chrome OS. As always, please include the Chrome version as well as the Chrome OS version in any issues you file.
• Cisco L2TP over IPSec is now supported
• The Entd Enterprise extension is no longer used
• Numerous stability & security fixes

Known issues:

• 22372 - Renderer crash
• 19788 - Sync is disabled after any crash
• 20511 - Two finger scrolling does not always work smoothly (all Chromebook platforms)
• 22263 - Copy & Paste creates file with different permissions than regular download flow
• 22268 - May encounter connection error on first sign-in with 2-factor sign-in enabled
• 23147 - Signing in with custom encryption password may request password several times. Workaround: Go to the Settings menu by going to chrome://settings/syncSetup

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’ under the wrench menu.

Danielle Drew
Google Chrome