September 2023
Personalize your device with a new set of accent colors that match your wallpaper, select a shared Google Photos album for your wallpaper to rotate through, multitask across different window screen configurations, and more.
November 2023 | Latest update
What's New with Chromebook?
Chromebooks update automatically* to provide you with the latest features and keep the software fresh and speedy. Here are some highlights from recent updates.
*See how long a device is eligible for updates at g.co/chromeosupdates/en/.
Find and add the perfect GIF
Ever struggled with searching online to find just the right GIF to express your feelings? We’re making it easy to find and to add GIFs to a conversation, document, or any other text field on Chromebooks. Use the keyboard shortcut (Everything Button 
Easily multitask with the Clipboard history feature
Now it’s even easier to copy and paste multiple items at once on a Chromebook. You can now access Clipboard items directly from context menus, in addition to using the keyboard shortcut (Everything Button
Smarter battery. Longer lifespan.
Adaptive Charging helps preserve battery longevity by reducing the time it spends at full charge when it's plugged in. Your Chromebook learns your charging habits to help your battery last longer. To see if your Chromebook has this new feature, go to Settings and look for the "Adaptive Charging" toggle.
Looking to
make a switch?
Switching from Mac or Windows is as easy as logging in. In just three simple steps, you’ll find your files and photos ready to go on your new Chromebook.
View previous updates
June 2023
Express your creativity with Google Photos’ new movie editor and video editing features, easily organize your apps you’ve downloaded on your Chromebook in the Launcher, discover new articles about apps in the Explore app, multitask across different windows, and find more options for your handwritten notes.
March 2023
Connect Bluetooth headphones quickly with Fast Pair, express your creativity with character pickers, explore more accessibility voice command options, and easily search for images in Chrome browser.
December 2022
Explore more productivity features in virtual desks, make movies on Google Photos, connect Bluetooth headphones quickly with Fast Pair, recover files with a tap in the Trash Folder, and more
September 2022
Try light and dark themes, further customize your wallpaper, connect headphones with a tap, edit PDFs, and more.
June 2022
Connect headphones with a tap, see recent photos from your phone, try new magnification features, and explore new Pride themed wallpapers.
March 2022
New commands for voice text dictation, make GIFs using your Chromebook Camera, and change where your screen captures automatically save.
November 2021
Easily scan documents using your Chromebook camera, try new natural sounding voices for Select-to-speak, and quickly organize your tabs into different desks.
September 2021
Enjoy better video calls with Google Meet performance and feature updates, use the new picker to easily add emojis, personalize your desktop with new wallpapers, and more.
June 2021
Share files fast with Nearby Share, see answers automatically in Launcher, get notified with app badges, and more.
March 2021
Control your Android phone from your Chromebook, take the perfect screenshot, save time copying and pasting, and more.
September 2020
Change your cursor color, enable new select-to-speak improvements, connect easier to Wi-Fi, and more.
July 2020
Say hello to the Explore app, multitask across windows masterfully, play your favorite games, and more.
April 2020
Navigate easier in tablet mode, keep watching with Picture-in-Picture, stay connected with Instant Tethering, and more.
December 2019
Multitask with Virtual Desks, control media without unlocking, place a call from your Chromebook, and more.