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ChromeOS Release M124

Release Information

  • Stable Channel Release Date: April 30, 2024

New Features and Enhancements

Performance Improvements

  • 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.

Developer and Administrative Tools

  • 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.