Latest Update
November 2023
Easily find and add gifs with just a tap, multitask with new Clipboard features, slow your battery’s decline with Adaptive Charging, and more.
September 2023
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/.
Introducing the new Material You design
You might have noticed that your Chromebook has a new look and feel – and now you also have more ways to personalize your laptop based on your taste and style. When you select a wallpaper, you’ll also be able to choose from a set of accent colors. Your color palette choice will dynamically show up across your desktop, quick settings, window header bars, shelf and more. Try it out now by right clicking your desktop and selecting “Set wallpaper”.
Use Google Photos’ shared albums as wallpaper
Now you can select a shared album to use as your wallpaper and screensaver. After you collaborate with friends and family to build the perfect photo album on Google Photos, you can either select a photo from that album as your permanent wallpaper or have your wallpaper “change daily” and loop through photos in the album. Then when someone adds a new picture to the album, your wallpaper will cycle through the shared album and that new picture.
Easily multitask across different windows
Now it’s easier to organize your open windows and apps into split-screens with a tap. You can even float a window on top of the others for easy access. See your options by hovering over the “Maximize” button in the top right corner of your window, or by trying the keyboard shortcut (Everything Button or 
Join your next video call with a tap
You may already use the Calendar view on your shelf to quickly check the date or see what events you have coming up. Now you can also use it to see which meetings you have up next and jump into your next video call, without needing to open the full Google Calendar app. Just tap the date on the bottom right side of your shelf, then select today, and you’ll see the new “Join” option for events that have a virtual meeting link.
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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.