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  or  key + Shift + Space) to pull up the icon selection tool – in addition to emoji and special characters, now you can scroll through or use the search bar to quickly find the perfect GIF.

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  or  key + V). Additionally, design improvements and extra context – like more info and detail about copied items – will appear in the Clipboard history list, to make it easy to paste what you want, where you want.

Easily multitask with the Clipboard history feature

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.

Smarter battery. Longer lifespan.

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.

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