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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/.

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Learn and summarise in a snap with Help me read

Get the main points from any written content with Help me read*. With the magic of Gemini**, summarise lengthy news articles or email chains, unpack complex concepts in PDFs, and ask follow-up questions to learn more about what you’re reading. Access it in a click – It’s your shortcut to more “aha” moments.

* Coming soon

** Using Gemini models. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy. Feature availability varies based on language.

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Content that speaks your language*

With Live Translate, enable Google AI translated captions for audio and video – whether it’s a Zoom video call, a podcast, or on YouTube. Break language barriers and unlock a world of content with automatic language detection and translation.

*Feature may not be available in all languages. Translations may not be exact.

Leap back into action with Welcome Recap

Get reoriented every time you log in, with a visual overview of where you left off. Receive helpful suggestions to get back into the groove, like a reminder to join your next video call, quick access to a recently opened file, or a clickable suggestion to finish an article started on your Android or iOS phone.

Your important files always at the ready

Getting to the files you need is easy on Chromebook. Keep important ones at the ready by pinning them to your home screen, or open the Files app to see them all. To save you time, Launcher even suggests the Google Docs or Slides you may be looking for.

Get organised with new split screen options

Now it’s even easier to organise your open windows into split screens. Once you "snap" a window in place on one side, and choose a window from the suggested window list on the other side, the two windows will be grouped together. You can resize the windows in a group by dragging the divider bar between them. If you’re multitasking, you can easily recall the split screen by tapping the Overview key.

Be your most productive self with Focus

With the new Focus feature, get help managing your screen time and improve your productivity. Tap the time on the bottom right side of your shelf to pull up Quick settings, then select ‘Focus’. Select a task to focus on, or add a new task and have it sync to Google Tasks. Then you’ll be able to set a time for a specific task, mute incoming notifications, and even select the perfect playlist from YouTube Music* to keep you focused on the task at hand.

*YouTube Music functionality coming soon

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.