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
March 2023 | Latest update
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/.
Connect your devices in a snap
With Fast Pair, connect new Bluetooth headphones with just a tap. When your Chromebook detects a new, eligible headphone nearby, it will automatically prompt set up. And if you've already set up your headphones with your Android phone, they'll be ready to use on your laptop, too.
Quickly find and add special characters
It's even easier to add symbols, characters, and emoticons to a conversation, document, or any other text field on Chromebooks. Just use the keyboard shortcut (Everything Button or 
More easily manage voice commands
You might already use voice commands to dictate and edit text on your Chromebook. Now you can have more flexibility with how you phrase commands. For example, if you would like to move the text cursor to the next line, you can say "move next line" or "down one line". To try this command and others, enable Dictation in Settings.
Find out more about an image with Google Lens
Try new features on Chrome browser. Google Lens helps you search what you see. In Chrome browser, right click on an image, select "Search image with Google" and you can find similar items to shop, identify plants and animals, search for the image source, and so much more.
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
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.