Chrome 125 Enterprise and Education Release Highlights

Published On: May 8th, 2024||Categories: Chrome OS Updates & Features||

Chrome Browser Updates

  • Third-Party Cookie Deprecation: Continuing deprecation testing by restricting third-party cookies for 1% of users, with options for enterprises to manage settings.
  • Enhanced Safe Browsing Deep Scanning: Automatic deep file scanning enabled for Enhanced Safe Browsing users, offering stronger download protections.
  • Windows ARM64 Support: New enterprise support for Windows ARM64 devices, expanding compatibility.
  • Extensions Safety Check: New triggers identify potentially unsafe extensions, enhancing user control over installed extensions.
  • Insecure Form Warnings on iOS: Alerts users to insecure form submissions, encouraging secure data practices.

ChromeOS Updates

  • Always-on VPN SAML Fix: Improved support for VPNs in “always-on” mode, ensuring SAML authentication without internet interruptions.
  • Expanded Live Captions and Dictation Languages: Added multiple new languages for live captions and dictation, with improved accessibility.
  • Reduce Animations Toggle: New setting to reduce animations for users with motion sensitivity.
  • Captive Portal Sign-In Window: Streamlined interface for easier captive portal sign-ins.
  • Warning for Bluetooth HID Devices: Alerts users before disconnecting essential Bluetooth devices, like keyboards and mice.

Admin Console Updates

  • Inactive Browser Deletion: Automatic deletion of inactive Chrome browsers, configurable by admin.
  • Expanded Token Management: Enhanced options for pre-provisioning and managing enrollment tokens, improving admin control.
  • URL-Keyed Anonymized Data Collection: Enables anonymized URL data collection in Managed Guest Sessions to support privacy needs.

For more information, check the official release notes at Google’s Enterprise Help Center: Chrome Enterprise Release Notes.

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