Google Chromebook Plus Gets Smarter with New AI Features

06/23/2025 Gadgets

Google is enhancing its Chromebook Plus lineup with a suite of AI-powered features, designed to boost productivity and streamline workflows. Imagine having a super-smart assistant right in your Chromebook, ready to tackle complex tasks with ease. This update brings a new level of intelligence to your everyday computing experience.

One of the most intriguing additions is a new screen selection tool, reminiscent of Google Lens or the "Circle to Search" feature on smartphones. By simply long-pressing the launcher button or using the screenshot tool, you can select anything on your screen, and Google will instantly search for it. This is incredibly useful for quickly identifying objects, researching topics, or even capturing text to add to your calendar. It's like having a visual search engine at your fingertips.

Remember that "Quick Insert" key that Google added to some Chromebook Plus models last year? Now, it's even more powerful. Users can now access Google's AI image generation features and AI-powered writing tools directly from this key. Think of it as a shortcut to unleashing your creativity and boosting your writing efficiency. For example, if you need to quickly generate an image for a presentation, just hit that key and let the AI do its magic.

The new "Simplify" feature is a game-changer for anyone who struggles with dense or complicated text. By selecting any text, you can use AI to explain, simplify, or summarize it. It’s like having a personal tutor who can break down complex information into easily digestible chunks. This is particularly useful for students, researchers, or anyone who needs to quickly grasp the essence of a lengthy document.

To sweeten the deal, Google is offering all new Chromebook Plus users a one-year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan. This plan includes access to the Gemini app, video editing tool Flow, image-to-video creation tool Whisk, Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and Chrome, and a whopping 2TB of storage. Normally, this plan would set you back $240 per year, so it's a significant bonus for new Chromebook Plus owners.

Moreover, Google isn't stopping there. They're also introducing two exclusive AI features for Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus 14. The first uses AI to recommend tab and document organization, helping you keep your digital workspace tidy and efficient. The second lets users edit images using the Gallery app, allowing them to remove backgrounds or create stickers with ease. This collaboration between Google and Lenovo showcases the potential for AI to enhance the Chromebook experience even further.