Chrome 122 Enterprise and Education Release Highlights

Published On: February 14th, 2024||Categories: Chrome OS Updates & Features||

Chrome Browser Updates

  • Third-Party Cookie Deprecation: Ongoing deprecation of third-party cookies with 1% of users having cookies disabled for testing purposes.
  • Generative AI Features: New AI-powered tools, including a tab organizer, AI theme creation, and writing assistance on select sites.
  • Simplified Sign-in and Sync on iOS: iOS users now have a streamlined sign-in and sync experience, consolidating their Google account data.
  • Read Aloud Feature: Introduced on Chrome for Android, enabling text-to-speech for web pages with user controls.
  • Enhanced Safe Browsing and Download Warnings: Improved warning strings for downloads, enhancing clarity and security.

ChromeOS Updates

  • Battery Saver Mode: Reduces brightness and background activity when the battery drops below 20%, enhancing power efficiency.
  • Badge-Based Authentication: Supports badge-based logins on ChromeOS devices for industries like retail and hospitality.
  • New ChromeOS Media Player Interface: Updated with larger controls and color options that align with user-selected wallpaper.
  • IKEv2 VPN Support: New VPN protocol support for more secure and flexible connections on ChromeOS.

Admin Console Updates

  • Inactive Browser Deletion Policy: Automatically removes browsers inactive for a specified period (default 540 days).
  • New Extension Policies for Incognito Mode: Allows admins to mandate specific extensions for Incognito mode, supporting safe debugging and multi-account usage.
  • Legacy Technology Report: Helps IT admins identify websites using outdated tech, such as TLS 1.0/1.1, to plan necessary upgrades.

For more details, visit the official release notes: Chrome Enterprise Release Notes.

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