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ChromeOS 121 Changelog

Release Information

  • Stable Channel Release Date: February 6, 2024

New Features and Enhancements

Accessibility and Usability

  • ChromeVox Support for App Streaming: Users can now navigate streaming Android apps using ChromeVox, enhancing accessibility for screen reader users.
  • Keyboard Shortcut for Dictation: Dictation can now be enabled using Search + D or the dictation key on compatible Logitech keyboards.

ChromeOS Flex Support Updates

  • End of Life for Select ChromeOS Flex Devices: As of January 1, 2024, support has ended for ChromeOS Flex devices that reached their end of life in 2023. These devices will still receive updates but without testing or maintenance.
  • Recommended Upgrade: Users are encouraged to switch to newer ChromeOS Flex-certified models or ChromeOS devices for continued feature and security support.

Productivity and Enterprise Features

  • Borderless Printing: Compatible printers can now print photos without borders when using photographic paper.
  • No More Assistant Onboarding Messages: The initial onboarding messages when launching Google Assistant for the first time on ChromeOS have been removed.
  • Additional Security Insights: ChromeOS Data Control events now include more fields to enhance administrative insights within the security investigation tool.
  • Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) File Restrictions: New DLP rules allow IT admins to control file actions such as copy-paste, screen capture, screen sharing, and printing based on source, destination, and user role.