Chrome Browser Updates
- Chrome Enterprise Premium Launch: A centralized solution providing robust security, privacy, and management tools for enterprise environments.
- Chrome Browser Cloud Management Renamed: Now called Chrome Enterprise Core, allowing centralized browser policy management across platforms.
- Third-Party Cookie Deprecation: Testing continues, with 1% of users having third-party cookies disabled, preparing for broader adoption.
- Web MIDI API Permissions: All access to Web MIDI API now requires user permission, enhancing security for MIDI device connections.
- ARM64 Windows Support: Chrome adds support for Windows ARM64 devices, with new enterprise installers expected.
ChromeOS Updates
- Wi-Fi QoS Enhancements: Quality of Service features prioritize video conferencing and gaming apps on congested networks.
- Fast Pair for Mice: Fast Pair support is introduced for HID (Human Interface Devices), streamlining device pairing.
- Carrier Lock Support: ChromeOS now supports locking devices to specific carriers, allowing mobile providers to restrict unauthorized SIM usage.
- Instant Reboot for Managed Guest Sessions: New admin console feature for rebooting ChromeOS Managed Guest Sessions instantly.
- Larger Cursor Options: Expanded cursor size options improve accessibility, making the cursor more visible for presentations and users with low vision.
Admin Console Updates
- Inactive Browser Deletion Policy: Automatically deletes browsers that are inactive for a specified period (default 540 days), with customizable settings.
- New App Details Page Filter: A filter for “All users and browsers” simplifies management, allowing IT admins to see where apps and extensions are installed.
- New Policies in Admin Console: Added policies like
AutomaticFullscreenAllowedForUrls,MutationEventsEnabled, andPrefixedVideoFullscreenApiAvailabilityfor improved control.
For detailed information, you can check the official release notes at Google’s Enterprise Help Center: Chrome Enterprise Release Notes.
