Chrome for Android Beta has been updated to 0.18.4409.2396 (Chrome 18.0.1025.133) on Google Play.  As mentioned on the Chrome Blog, this update includes a number of new features, as well as the following changes:
  • Allow for download of files to the device
  • Complex Text Layout (CTL) and Right to Left (RTL) text support in rendered pages
  • Enable old-style YouTube embed content to be played via native YouTube app
  • Support for country-specific suggested search engines.

Known issues:

  • 115732 : External links don't open in new tabs if multiple links are opened
  • 113041 : No way to auto-hide the toolbar
  • 114964 : Error pages are not optimized for mobile / Android devices
  • Other notable issues listed here
If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.  More information on Chrome for Android is available on the Chrome site.

Srikanth Rajagopalan
Google Chrome