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Google is declare newfangled Chromebook models today with Samsung and Lenovo . With Samsung ’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus manakin in particular , the company is also introduce a new multifunctional quick insert cay . But Google does n’t require to lead live Chromebook users behind as it added unexampled AI - power features for survive devices .
The quick insert paint , which also pretend as a Caps key , will open up a unexampled menu with approach to the Gemini - powered “ assist me drop a line ” tool , emoji and GIF lookup , late browsing story to promptly copy link , Google Drive integrated search , and pecker to do flying calculations , add date , or win over social unit .
At the second , the quick insert cay is only present on the novel Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus . Google suppose it plans to impart the key to more Chromebook Plus equipment . However , this new computer menu is uncommitted to all users through the Launcher Key + F shortcut .
AI features for Chromebook Plus
Earlier this year , Google introduce anAI writing tool and AI - powered wallpaper generatorto Chromebook Plus machine . Now , it is convey a “ Help me read ” tool that summarizes all PDFs , articles , or websites with a correct clink . Plus , just like other AI assistants , you could also ask travel along - up interrogative .
Google introducedlive arrangement for Meet in 2022 . And over the years it has showndifferent translation tech . Chromebook Plus is now getting a bouncy translate characteristic , which will show captions in over 100 languages for content like a Zoom get together , a YouTube stream , or a local picture file .
The troupe is also improve video calls with AI - based mic simulation for stochasticity reduction and elbow room reverberation for vindicated sound . Plus , you could also tweak appearance preferences on telecasting calls to adjust inflammation , luminousness , and more . If you are on Mac , you’re able to useindie app Boom for all this .
Google ’s recorder app onPixel can already transcribe audio with a built - in speech - to - school text feature . The society is now making it available on Chromebooks with speaker detection and written text sum-up features .
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New features for all Chromebooks
There are ton of update for all Chromebooks , too . Google is now pinning Gemini ’s vane app in the shelf so you could quick get at the AI Assistant without take in to open up the web browser .
Another bully characteristic is Welcome recap , which will give you a visual overview of where you last were on any machine . It also shows you suggestions for things like an article you were reading on Chrome on your Android or iOS gimmick . Welcome recaps show you reminder to join the next call or show a shortcut to recently open file .
Chromebooks are also getting customizable Focus modes , like tothe iOS Focus feature of speech , which turn on Do Not Disturb after you take a time full stop . you could also play white disturbance through soundscapes or select a YouTube Music playlist .
What ’s more , ChromeOS will let users immobilise files to the Chromebook ’s ledge ( wharfage ) for well-to-do admittance when online or offline .
The company also lend thatGoodnotes app , a pop notetaking app in the breeding sphere , is now optimise for Chromebooks that support stylus input method acting .
Google wants everyone to utilize their AI tools more , so it is giving out Google One AI Premium Plan with access to Gemini Advanced and Gemini in Docs , Sheets , Slides , Gmail , and more , for three calendar month to raw Chromebook buyers and for 12 calendar month to newfangled Chromebook Plus purchaser .
