Google has updated the Chrome Beta browser app to version 27.0.1453.49 that brings new features including full screen support for phones, simpler browsing that shows search terms in the omnibox, instead of the long search URL and the in-page Google search box. Chrome Beta version 26 brought data compression experimental feature, now you can can go to Bandwidth Management in Settings and enable Reduce Data Usage to enable this feature instead of enabling it from chrome://flags/ This version also bring Tab history on tablets.
In the latest update, Chrome for iPhone and iPad got Google Cloud Print and Apple AirPrint support and the iPhone app got full screen mode.
New features in Chrome Beta v27 for Android
- Fullscreen on phones – Scroll down the page and the toolbar will disappear.
- Simpler searching – Searching from the omnibox will keep your search query visible in the omnibox, making it easier to edit, and show more on your search result page.
- Client-side certificate support – You can now access sites that require you to use a certificate and Chrome will allow you to select an installed certificate
- Tab history on tablets – Long press the browser back button to view your tab history
- Stability, security improvements and bug fixes
Download Google Chrome Beta for Android if you don’t have it yet.