June 30, 2024 at 05:23PM
Google is developing a new Unrestricted WebUSB feature, allowing trusted isolated web apps to bypass security restrictions in the WebUSB API. This feature enables access to blocklisted USB devices and protected interface classes, increasing functionality for isolated web apps. Google aims to launch this feature for testing in Chrome 128, expected in August 2024.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Google is developing a new “Unrestricted WebUSB” feature that allows trusted isolated web apps to bypass security restrictions in the WebUSB API.
– The WebUSB API enables web applications to access local USB devices on a computer, but certain interface classes and specific USB devices are currently protected to prevent potential security risks.
– The “Unrestricted WebUSB” feature will enable isolated web apps with permission to access the “usb-unrestricted” feature to bypass these restrictions and access a broader range of USB devices.
– This feature is intended for trusted use cases, such as isolated web apps packaged into Web Bundles and signed by their developer, commonly used for in-house applications by companies.
– The feature is planned to be shipped for testing in Chrome 128, with an expected release in August 2024.
If you have any specific questions or need further details on any aspect of the meeting notes, feel free to ask!