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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Chromebook Plus now comes with Gemini, so you have direct access to Google AI right from your shelf. Tap on the spark icon on your shelf and chat with Gemini to supercharge your ideas and get help with brainstorming, planning, learning and more.
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Get help writing and rewriting on your Chromebook Plus with Help me write. Whether you’re drafting blog posts, dropping a review to your favourite restaurant, or thinking up clever social captions, you can get help writing the way you want. Just right-click on a supported text field in a conversation, a blog post or other websites and enter your prompt. To rewrite, select and right-click on your desired text, and you can choose to add emojis, elaborate, formalise and more. Learn More.
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Create wallpaper and video call backgrounds as unique as you, with a little help from Google AI. To get started, right-click your desktop and select “Set wallpaper”, then “Create with AI”. In just a few clicks, infuse your Chromebook with a unique personality, mood, or interest. To change your video call background, tap the video icon on your shelf when you are on a video call and select the magic wand icon.
Get the most out of gaming on your Chromebook with the new Game dashboard. Game dashboard lets you easily add keyboard input to Android games, record and capture your gameplay, and share your recording with others.* Tap the Window Bar in your game window to see the dashboard menu, and explore the various customisation and capture options.
*Recording, capturing, and sharing your gameplay is exclusive to Chromebook Plus
Access and add to your Google Tasks straight from your Chromebook shelf without missing a beat. Any tasks that you add from Gmail on your phone will get synced to your Chromebook. Tap the date to view your calendar and Google Tasks checklist. You can navigate between your to-do lists by tapping on the down arrow to toggle between your lists. Learn More.
Create a GIF of whatever is on your screen and easily share it. Open the Screen Capture tool in Quick Settings and select the screen record icon, then drag to select an area to record. From the dropdown, tap “Record GIF” to record your screen activity. The file will automatically be copied to your clipboard so you can paste and share it with just a tap.
Enhance your Chromebook experience by customising the buttons on your mouse. Now you can assign specific actions to every button to match your needs and preferences. For example, if you take a lot of screenshots you can choose to have a button on your mouse open the screen capture tool. To customise the inputs on your mouse, go to the ‘Devices’ section in Settings, select ‘Mouse’ and click on ‘Customise mouse buttons’.
You may already have your favourite shortcuts that help save time and be more productive, like Ctrl + Shift + Overview 
