June 2023
What's New with Chromebook?
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/.
Make movies and edit videos in Google Photos
Bring your creativity to life with Google Photos' new movie editor and video editing features. Start from scratch or select a theme and the people you'd like to feature, and Google Photos will make a movie with both video clips and photos. Then you can perfect it by applying filters to the video clips, adding music, and more. To get started, open the Google Photos app from your Launcher or download it from the Google Play Store.
Organize your apps in the Launcher
Did you know there are several ways you can customize the way apps show up in the Launcher? Tap the Everything Button or 
key on your keyboard to pull up the Launcher, then right click to re-sort your apps into alphabetical order or by color. Or if you want your favorites grouped together, drag one app on top of another to make a custom folder.
A new way to discover apps and games
Now you can learn about popular apps available on your Chromebook from the Explore app. Discover apps for everything from entertainment, to creativity, gaming, and more. To check it out, just open the Explore app and tap the new "Apps and games" tab on the navigation bar. Be sure to check back often to see new content and get even more from your Chromebook.
More options for handwritten notes
Bring your notes to life with new options to change the color and thickness of your pen strokes. Make your headings bold so it's easier to skim a note, or make all your most important to-dos bright red so you can't miss them. If you have a stylus-enabled Chromebook, just open the Cursive app, select your writing or drawing, and find new options in the toolbar.
Looking to make a switch?
Switching from Mac or Windows is as easy as logging in. In just three simple steps, you’ll find your files and photos ready to go on your new Chromebook.
View previous updates
Latest update
October 2024
View all your calendars from your shelf, follow words with select to speak, and customize your cursor
View all your calendars from your shelf, follow words with select to speak, and customize your cursor
May 2024
Chat with Gemini, write like a pro with 'Help me write', and try more Google AI features -- all on your Chromebook Plus. On all Chromebooks, check out new Google Task checklist integrations, create and send GIFs of your screen recordings, and more.
March 2024
Quickly share files between Chromebook and Android phones, switch between desks with a tap, and transform PDFs into text.
November 2023
Easily find and add gifs with just a tap, multitask with new Clipboard features, slow your battery's decline with Adaptive Charging, and more.
September 2023
Personalize your device with a new set of accent colors that match your wallpaper, select a shared Google Photos album for your wallpaper to rotate through, multitask across different window screen configurations, and more.
March 2023
Connect Bluetooth headphones quickly with Fast Pair, express your creativity with character pickers, explore more accessibility voice command options, and easily search for images in Chrome browser.
December 2022
Explore more productivity features in virtual desks, make movies on Google Photos, connect Bluetooth headphones quickly with Fast Pair, recover files with a tap in the Trash Folder, and more
September 2022
Try light and dark themes, further customize your wallpaper, connect headphones with a tap, edit PDFs, and more.
June 2022
Connect headphones with a tap, see recent photos from your phone, try new magnification features, and explore new Pride themed wallpapers.
March 2022
New commands for voice text dictation, make GIFs using your Chromebook Camera, and change where your screen captures automatically save.
November 2021
Easily scan documents using your Chromebook camera, try new natural sounding voices for Select-to-speak, and quickly organize your tabs into different desks.
September 2021
Enjoy better video calls with Google Meet performance and feature updates, use the new picker to easily add emojis, personalize your desktop with new wallpapers, and more.
June 2021
Share files fast with Nearby Share, see answers automatically in Launcher, get notified with app badges, and more.
March 2021
Control your Android phone from your Chromebook, take the perfect screenshot, save time copying and pasting, and more.
September 2020
Change your cursor color, enable new select-to-speak improvements, connect easier to Wi-Fi, and more.
July 2020
Say hello to the Explore app, multitask across windows masterfully, play your favorite games, and more.
April 2020
Navigate easier in tablet mode, keep watching with Picture-in-Picture, stay connected with Instant Tethering, and more.
December 2019
Multitask with Virtual Desks, control media without unlocking, place a call from your Chromebook, and more.
