Chrome 135 Enterprise & Education Update: Enhanced Security, Productivity & Management Features
Stay ahead with the latest Chrome Enterprise and Education updates! This article breaks down the key changes in Chrome 135, focusing on security enhancements, productivity tools, and management improvements for administrators.
Last Updated: March 26, 2025
This information is intended for administrators managing Chrome browser or ChromeOS devices in business and educational environments.
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Chrome 135: What's New?
Here's a summary of the key changes in Chrome 135, categorized for easy navigation:
Dive Deeper: Key Changes Explained
Let's explore some of the most significant updates in Chrome 135.
Enhanced Security & Privacy
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3P Profile Enrollment Migrates to OIDC Auth Code Flow: This update enhances the security and user experience of third-party managed profiles by migrating to a more secure authentication flow. The landing page for profile registration moves to a dynamic website, improving flexibility.
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Auto-Deletion of Downloads for Chrome on iOS: iOS users can now schedule automatic deletion of browser downloads. This feature helps free up storage space and enhances privacy by automatically removing forgotten files.
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Better Password Form Detection with ML: Chrome 135 utilizes a client-side Machine Learning model for more accurate password form detection, leading to improved filling accuracy. Administrators can manage this feature using the PasswordManagerEnabled policy.
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Client’s LLM Assistance in Mitigating Scams: This feature uses on-device Large Language Models (LLMs) to identify potential scam websites for users with Enhanced Protection enabled. Chrome analyzes page content using the LLM and sends security-related signals to Safe Browsing for a final verdict, offering another layer of protection against online threats.
Important Deprecations & Removals
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Deprecate Mutation Events: Synchronous mutation events are being deprecated due to their negative impact on page performance. Migrate to the Mutation Observer API to avoid issues. The MutationEventsEnabled enterprise policy is available temporarily to re-enable these events until Chrome 135.
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Remove Private Network Access Enterprise Policies: The original Private Network Access (PNA 1.0) feature is being replaced by Private Network Access 2.0 (PNA 2.0). This updated proposal requires changes only to websites accessing the local network, simplifying the implementation.
Productivity Enhancements
- Extensions Improvements on Chrome Desktop: Users who sign in to Chrome can now use and save extensions in their Google Account, offering greater flexibility and accessibility. Existing enterprise policies for extensions, such as BrowserSignin and SyncDisabled, remain in effect.
Management Updates
- Generic Device Trust Connector: This connector allows for granular control over authentication based on device and browser properties, enhancing security for accessing enterprise resources. See Manage Chrome Enterprise device trust connectors for more details.
Chrome Enterprise Core & Premium Updates
- Chrome Enterprise Core: Apple extensible SSO support for Chrome on macOS.
- Chrome Enterprise Premium: No updates in Chrome 135.
Upcoming Changes to Watch For
| Feature | Security/Privacy | User Productivity/Apps | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Debugging Port Requirement | ✓ | ||
| Blob URL Partitioning | ✓ | ||
| Intl Locale Info API Deprecation | ✓ | ||
| FedCM Updates | ✓ | ||
| Visited Links History Partitioning | ✓ | ||
| Storage Access API Policy | ✓ | ||
| SwiftShader Fallback Removal | ✓ | ||
| URL Host Space Restrictions | ✓ | ||
| Isolated Web Apps | ✓ | ||
| SafeBrowsing API Migration | ✓ | ||
| UI Automation Framework | ✓ |
Upcoming Enterprise Core Changes
- Improved Admin console reporting performance and scalability.
- New remote commands and CSV export for the Managed Profile List.
- New Overview landing page for Chrome Enterprise Core.
- IP Address logging and reporting.
- Inactive profile deletion.
Upcoming Enterprise Premium Changes
- URL filtering on iOS and Android
- Refactor DLP rules user experience
- Reporting connector for mobile
- Connectors API
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Chrome Enterprise and Education release notes are published in line with the Chrome release schedule, on the Early Stable date for Chrome browser.
