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.
March 2022 | Latest update
Chromebooks update automatically to provide you with the latest features and keep the software fresh and speedy. Here are some highlights from recent updates.
You might already use your voice to dictate text that you want written on your Chromebook. Now you can also use voice commands to edit that text. Try “undo”, “move to the next character”, or “delete”, or even “help” to see a list of editing commands. To turn it on and try the new commands, enable Dictation mode in Settings.
You can now also make GIFs using your Chromebook camera. In “Video” mode on your Camera app click on the “GIF” button. Then you can record fun five second videos that will automatically turn into a GIF. Once you’re done, it’s easy to share with a click.
Now you can customize where you want screen captures to automatically be saved – instead of the default “Downloads” folder. Open the screen capture tool and click the setting gear to select a Google Drive or local folder for all future screen captures.
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.
Easily scan documents using your Chromebook camera, try new natural sounding voices for Select-to-speak, and quickly organize your tabs into different desks.
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.
Share files fast with Nearby Share, see answers automatically in Launcher, get notified with app badges, and more.
Control your Android phone from your Chromebook, take the perfect screenshot, save time copying and pasting, and more.
Change your cursor color, enable new select-to-speak improvements, connect easier to Wi-Fi, and more.
Say hello to the Explore app, multitask across windows masterfully, play your favorite games, and more.
Navigate easier in tablet mode, keep watching with Picture-in-Picture, stay connected with Instant Tethering, and more.
Multitask with Virtual Desks, control media without unlocking, place a call from your Chromebook, and more.