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.
June 2022
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/.
See recent photos in Phone Hub
Now recent photos taken on your Android phone are accessible on your Chromebook. Just open Phone Hub in your Chromebook’s shelf and you can select which image you want to download onto your laptop. See something you like? Snap a photo of it, and watch it immediately appear in Phone Hub.
Record more with screen capture
The screen capture tool just got better. Now when you make a recording of your Chromebook screen, you can also choose to record your voice and your face using the built-in camera or connected webcam. Perfect for creating presentations or demonstrations.
Adjust docked magnifier’s size
You might already use the docked magnifier to zoom in and focus on certain content on your Chromebook screen. Now, you can adjust the size of the magnified part of your screen – just use your cursor to make the area larger or smaller.
Personalize your desktop
To celebrate June’s Pride Month, personalize your desktop with new wallpapers designed by LGBTQ+ artists. Try them now by right-clicking your desktop, choosing “Set wallpaper,” then “LGBTQ Artists.”
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.
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.