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.