Latest Update
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.
September 2020
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/.
Turn your cursor magenta
Now you can change the color of your cursor, so you can improve its visibility and add a personal touch to your Chromebook. Choose from seven more colors: red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta and pink. This feature is designed to help people with low vision. To adjust your cursor, go to Settings and open the “Manage accessibility features“ > “Mouse and touchpad“ section.
Select-to-speak gets better
Select-to-speak lets you highlight a section of text and hear it spoken aloud. You now have the option to shade the background, which makes it easier to focus on the highlighted content being spoken. This is especially helpful for people with low vision and learning disabilities like dyslexia. To enable this improvement, search for “Select-to-speak” within Settings.
Easier Wi-Fi access with Wi-Fi Sync
Wi-Fi Sync makes it easier for you to access Wi-Fi across multiple Chromebooks. Now when you enter a Wi-Fi password on one Chromebook, that information is securely saved to your account so you can immediately connect to that network when you sign in to another Chromebook. You can turn this off at any time within Settings.
Quickly control your mic volume
Now you can control the volume of your voice on video calls in a few clicks. The new mic slider lets you immediately control how soft or loud you sound on calls. Try this feature directly from Quick Settings.
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View previous updates
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.
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.