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ChromeOS 123 Changelog

Release Information

  • Stable Channel Release Date: April 2, 2024

New Features and Enhancements

Productivity Improvements

  • Custom Keyboard Shortcuts: Users can now assign custom key combinations to streamline workflows and improve accessibility.
  • Mouse Button Customization: Additional mouse buttons can be assigned to actions such as taking a screenshot, muting/unmuting, or inserting emojis.
  • Faster Split Screen Setup: The new workflow allows users to quickly select and snap windows into place for easier multitasking.

Accessibility and Usability

  • Per-App Language Preferences: Users can now set individual language preferences for Android apps via Settings > Apps > Manage your apps > App language.
  • Natural-Sounding Text-to-Speech Voices: New offline TTS voices in 31 languages improve accessibility.
  • Privacy Settings Per App: Users can now manage microphone and camera permissions per application from a centralized settings panel.

Connectivity and Device Enhancements

  • ChromeOS Tether Hotspot: Chromebook users can share their cellular network as a hotspot, currently available for T-Mobile users in the U.S.
  • ChromeOS Flex Upgrades to Floss Bluetooth Stack: ChromeOS Flex moves to the Floss Bluetooth stack, with some older devices losing Bluetooth support.
  • Data Processor Mode Expansion: Now available for organizations in Norway and Belgium, providing greater control over data processing.

Security and Enterprise Features

  • Enhanced Android Security for Enterprises: ChromeOS now disables Android apps by default for unaffiliated users in new enterprise domains.
  • ChromeOS Flex Bluetooth Workaround: Devices experiencing Bluetooth connectivity issues post-update can disable Floss via chrome://flags.