With the aid of upcoming Chromebook innovations, do less to do more. NEW AI features for Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus & Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11.
Google is launching new software features that leverage Google AI to help you do more, along with two new Chromebooks: its thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus and an updated version of one of its most portable Chromebooks(Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus & Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11). All Chromebooks will get Gemini starting this month, and Chromebook Plus laptops which start at $350 will also include new Google AI services including Help me Read and Live Translate.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus
The sleek and visually striking Neptune blue Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is a thin, light, and incredibly portable laptop. It is Google’s smallest and lightest Chromebook Plus yet, weighing just 2.58 pounds (1.17 kg) and measuring less than half an inch (11.8 millimeters). It has a 15.6″ OLED screen, 256GB of storage, an Intel Core 3 100U (Raptor Lake-R) CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a battery life of up to 13 hours. Additionally, it’s the first Chromebook Plus with the Quick Insert key. Starting in October, the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook will be accessible.
A quick method to complete tasks with Quick Insert
When you need it, the new Quick Insert key provides immediate assistance. You may rapidly access whatever you might need, such as altering what you’re writing, adding a URL link, or selecting the ideal GIF or emoji, by using the dedicated keyboard button. Here are a few instances of what you may discover:
- Easy access to Help me write, which makes use of Gemini models, allowing you to modify previously written content or alter its tone.
- Simple GIFs and emojis to add to any text field
- A list of the websites you’ve recently opened, so you may add links without having to look them up or move them between windows
- You may connect files, pictures, videos, or anything else from your Google Drive while maintaining your workflow with Google Drive’s integrated search.
- Tools for tactical calculations, date addition, and unit conversion at the precise location you need.
Although the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is the only device on which the Quick Insert key is available, owners of other Chromebooks can still utilize the feature by using a keyboard shortcut. More Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops will support the key starting in the next year, and users will be able to easily create AI-generated graphics from within the Quick Insert menu.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″
The sturdy and small Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ not only fits neatly in a bag or on your lap, but it also seamlessly transitions from laptop to tablet mode with its integrated kickstand. Precision sketching is made possible with the Lenovo USI Pen 2 (separately offered) and enhanced palm rejection model, while speedy performance for daily tasks is provided by a MediaTek Kompanio 838 CPU with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A bright, narrow-bezel display makes it comfortable to stream video, and high-resolution 8MP rear-facing and 5MP front-facing cameras with new AI-enhanced zoom capabilities are also available for video calls and recording.
Now tailored for Chromebooks with stylus support, such as the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″, is the Goodnotes for Web app. You may journal, study, and take notes just like you would on paper by just placing your stylus on the screen. Download the app from goodnotes.com/web or the Play Store. Later this month, visit chromebook.com/perks to receive three months of Goodnotes, which includes complimentary digital stationery, on all stylus-enabled devices.
Chromebook Plus has an additional AI features
Chromebook Plus computers will soon offer even more features to make daily activities easier, on top of the recently launched Help me write function and the option to talk with Gemini. Throughout October, the following AI features will be made accessible via automatic upgrades.
Quicken comprehension with Assist me with reading. With only one right click, you may summarize PDFs, articles, or webpages using Help me read. To go further, you can even pose follow-up queries. You will even be able to highlight particular lines or paragraphs that require further explanation starting next year.
Use Live Translate to get over linguistic obstacles. Enable Google AI-translated subtitles for anything that appears on your screen with Live Translate, including YouTube livestreams, Zoom meetings, and video files that you receive from family members. More than 100 languages can be translated into content quickly with Live Translate.
Using the Recorder app, taking notes, audio, and thoughts is simple. Utilize the Google AI-powered Recorder app to generate transcriptions that include a synopsis of the recorded material and are able to identify and categorize speakers.
With the new video call features, you may be seen and heard in real time. Enhance your video calls with an integrated look upgrade and a new studio-style microphone. With the use of AI-based, high-quality mic simulation, the studio-style mic feature enhances your vocal clarity while mitigating background noise and room reverberation. To make you seem your best, the integrated appearance effects automatically alter brightness, lighting, and other factors. The best part is that these functions are compatible with all video calling apps.
New on every Chromebook
Google also updating all Chromebooks with new functionality. Every time you turn on, these features will increase your productivity so you can finish tasks quickly.
- Gemini chat is now accessible on all Chromebooks. Gemini chat is accessible with just a click and is neatly pinned to the shelf of every Chromebook, eliminating the need to open your browser. From your homescreen, get assistance with travel planning, creating original photographs, and discovering more about what piques your interest.
- For three months, Google One AI Premium plan is free of charge. If you purchase a new Chromebook, you can test out Google’s most advanced AI technologies for free for three months with the Google One AI Premium package. Access to 2TB of storage, Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and more are all included in the package. Gemini Advanced is also available. A new Chromebook Plus purchase also includes access to the Google One AI Premium subscription for a full year.
- Using Welcome Recap, you can continue where you left off. Welcome Recap provides a visual summary of your most recent location on all of your devices as well as useful recommendations to get you going whenever you log into your Chromebook. On your Android or iOS phone, you might receive a clickable recommendation to complete an article you started, a prompt to join your next video conversation, or fast access to a file you recently opened.
- Being focused allows you to avoid distractions. Whether you have set aside time for focus or have a specific Google Task you’d want to do, select a time frame, background noise, and YouTube music playlist, and Focus will turn on “Do not Disturb” immediately to provide a distraction-free experience.
- To make discovering files easier, pin key files to your home screen. You may quickly access files on your Chromebook by pinning them to the shelf, regardless of whether you’re online or not. Launcher even suggests possible Google Documents or Slides you might be interested in, saving you even more time.
