Samsung series 5 Chromebook as well as Acer Chromebook were released by Google last week and by middle of June we should have them widely available. Formal Beta testing of Chrome OS 12 has commenced. Here are the improvements in the upgrade.File browser
Shiny new look
Improvements to GSM support
Verizon activation improvements
New Flash player
Feedback link is now under the wrench menu (“Report an issue”)
3G connection to the carrier fixes
Wi-Fi connectivity/Out of the Box fixes
New trackpad and sensitivity setting adjusted
Auto update engine and debugging improvements
Power optimizations
GTalk video/chat optimizations
Improved on screen indicators: brightness, network status, update icon
Chrome OS 12 should be installed on new Acer and Samsung Chromebooks on June 15th when they hit the streets.
