ChromeOS Release M130
- Stable Channel Release Date: October 29, 2024
New Features and Enhancements
Productivity Features
- Focus Mode: Manage distractions with focus time, Do Not Disturb (DND), Google Tasks integration, and curated focus playlists.
- Welcome Recap: Resume activities quickly with session restoration, weather updates, calendar events, and relevant suggestions.
- Picture-in-Picture Improvements: Introduced PiP Tuck to move windows aside and added size toggle with double-tap.
- Help Me Read: AI-powered text summarization and Q&A directly in the browser and Gallery (Chromebook Plus only).
- AI-Powered Recorder App: Advanced transcription, speaker detection, summaries, and title suggestions.
Accessibility and Ease of Use
- Quick Insert: Insert emojis, symbols, GIFs, and perform calculations via
LAUNCHER + F. Quick Insert key introduced for select devices.
- Enhanced File Access: Starred Drive files accessible offline from the shelf. Tote now features enhanced suggestions.
- Multi-calendar Support: View events from multiple selected calendars in Google Calendar.
- Appearance Effects: Integrated into video call controls for Chromebook Plus users.
- Enhanced Keyboard and Display Brightness Controls: Simplified controls and ambient sensor adjustments, with RGB options for compatible devices.
Audio and Video Enhancements
- Studio-style Microphone: Advanced noise cancellation, room adaptation, and detail enhancement for Chromebook Plus users.
Security and Privacy
- Content Scanning in Managed Guest Sessions: Prevent data breaches by scanning local files for sensitive information.
- OS-level Privacy Controls: Easier management for camera and microphone permissions.
- Kiosk Mode Enhancements: Support for multiple URL origins with pre-granted permissions.
Other Improvements
- Improved ARC++ Notifications: Moved non-urgent notifications to the system tray for better user experience.
- New APN Policy: Admins can restrict the use of custom Access Point Names (APNs) on cellular-enabled Chromebooks.