Chrome is 100. This also brings some new features to Chromebooks. Google reveals what’s new soon. A few days ago, Google celebrated version 100 for Chrome. It announces some new features for ChromeOS, which runs on the Chromebooks of many generations.
Of course, new features only come for those devices that can really update ChromeOS to the latest version. In any case, Google will deliver some exciting innovations in the near future.
This is what Google has already announced today for Chromebooks:
- New launcher with built-in Google search, faster search for apps and files, new design, new location, the different organization of apps, advanced tab search, and more.
- Edit text by voice: Now you can also edit these texts with your voice. For example: If you want to delete the last letter, just say “delete”.
- Camera app with GIF function: From now on, the camera app can create GIF animations up to five seconds long.
- Family Link for Education: Google makes it possible for education accounts for students to access Google Classroom and school supplies.
- Chrome OS Flex: The new version refurbishes old PCs and Macs – for free!
In addition, Google has promoted five new Chromebooks from its partners:
- HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook: Designed for best-in-class productivity, with haptic trackpad, built-in privacy screen, 5G, and support for a wireless magnetic stylus
- Acer Chromebook Spin 513: The first Chromebook with the MediaTek Kompanio 1380 processor combines performance and efficiency with up to 10 hours of battery life
- ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5: Designed for productivity and entertainment with 12th Gen Intel Core processors, a 16-inch NanoEdge display and Harman Kardon certified speakers
- Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook: Focused on productivity with powerful processors, a 1080p webcam and a superb 14-inch FHD display in 16:10 format