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- Legacy Technology Report: Helps IT admins identify websites using outdated tech, such as TLS 1.0/1.1, to plan necessary upgrades.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.