ChromeOS Release M124
- Stable Channel Release Date: April 30, 2024
New Features and Enhancements
- Traffic Prioritization: Improved Quality of Service (QoS) for smoother video play and better traffic prioritization over congested Wi-Fi.
- Automatic Driver Downloads: Scanner drivers are now automatically downloaded and installed when a scanner is connected.
Accessibility and Usability
- Larger Mouse Pointer Sizes: New customization options for larger cursor sizes to aid users with low vision or those presenting their screens.
- Fast Pair for Mice: Pair Fast Pair-compatible mice with a single click.
Security and Compliance
- Default Search Engine Choice: Introduced a choice screen for users to select their default search engine as part of Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance.
- Carrier Lock Support: Devices can now be locked to approved SIM profiles by carriers, with dev mode blocked on locked devices.
- WebSQL Fully Deprecated: Completed the deprecation of WebSQL, replaced by SQLite over WASM.
- Instant Reboot for Managed Guest Sessions: Admins can now initiate an instant reboot for managed guest sessions.
- Expanded WebHID Permissions: Enables WebHID features in Chrome App Webview for VDI and Zoom HID support.
- Extension Rollback: Admins can roll back extensions in managed guest sessions via the ExtensionInstallForcelist policy.
Policies and Configuration
New Admin Policies
- AutomaticFullscreenAllowedForUrls: Allows browser dialogs to appear without exiting fullscreen.
- MutationEventsEnabled: Enables or disables deprecated mutation events.
- PrefixedVideoFullscreenApiAvailability: Controls availability of webkit-prefixed video fullscreen APIs.