Latest Update
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.
April 2020
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/.
Easy navigation in tablet mode
Finding your way around your Chromebook just got easier. Introducing new gesture controls for tablet mode. Swipe up to access the Quick shelf, swipe back to see your previous window, or swipe up big to see your apps at a glance. Not in tablet mode? There’s now a slimmer shelf too, for maximum screen room.
Keep watching with Picture-in-Picture
Keep an eye on what you’re watching while getting stuff done. With Picture-in-Picture, you can shop online, work or browse the web on Chromebook, while enjoying your favorite show or video playing in the corner of your screen. The next time you’re watching a show on an app from the Play Store, just switch to another window to activate Picture-in-Picture - no set-up required.
Stay Connected with Instant Tethering
Now you don’t need Wi-Fi to get online - we’ve extended Instant Tethering to all Android phones. Keep working or playing even if the internet goes out. Instant Tethering with Chromebook keeps you connected using your phone’s hotspot.
*Android 8.1+ required.
Find files easily with your Launcher
Find files in an instant with the help of your Launcher. We’ve improved file search to help you locate the files you just downloaded, or easily find files you want to work on (even offline) when you’re on the go. Open your Launcher, search and get going.
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
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.
December 2019
Multitask with Virtual Desks, control media without unlocking, place a call from your Chromebook, and more.