New features for all Chromebooks include easy setup via QR code scanning from an Android phone, Tasks integration in the calendar view, support for saving screen recordings in GIF format, and a new Game dashboard. Upcoming features include gesture-based navigation, Gemini-powered reading summaries, and a focus-related feature that blocks out all notifications. Google also unveiled six new Chromebooks, ranging in price from $299 to $699.
Key takeaways:
- Google announced new AI-powered features for its Chromebook Plus line, including a writing assistant, a wallpaper creator, and easy access to Google’s Gemini chatbot. New Chromebook Plus models from HP, Acer, and Asus were also unveiled.
- Users buying a new Chromebook Plus will get the Google One AI Premium plan for 12 months, which includes access to Gemini Advanced, 2TB of storage, and Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.
- New features for all Chromebooks include a handy Tasks integration in the calendar view, support for saving screen recordings in GIF format, and a new Game dashboard with the ability to map mobile controls to keys.
- Upcoming features for Chromebooks include Gemini-powered reading summaries of websites and documents, a focus-related feature that blocks out all notifications, and a feature for continuity to let users resume tasks across devices.