Google has recently unveiled new Chromebook models in collaboration with Samsung and Lenovo, highlighting the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, which features a new multifunctional quick insert key. This key, which also serves as a Caps Lock, provides users with a menu that includes access to the Gemini-powered “Help me write” tool, emoji and GIF searches, recent browsing history for quick link copying, Google Drive search, and tools for quick calculations, date additions, or unit conversions. While the quick insert key is currently exclusive to the new Samsung model, Google plans to extend this feature to more Chromebook Plus devices. Existing users can access similar functionalities through a keyboard shortcut. In addition to the new hardware features, Google is enhancing the Chromebook Plus experience with several AI-powered tools. Earlier this year, the company introduced an AI writing assistant and a wallpaper generator, and now it is adding a “Help me read” feature that summarizes PDFs, articles, or websites with a simple right-click. Users can also engage with follow-up questions, enhancing the interactivity of the tool. Furthermore, the Chromebook Plus will now support live translation, providing captions in over 100 languages for various content types, including Zoom meetings and YouTube streams. Google is also focusing on improving video call experiences with AI-driven microphone simulation to reduce noise and reverberation, ensuring clearer audio. Users can adjust appearance settings during video calls to enhance lighting and brightness. The company is expanding its recorder app capabilities to Chromebooks, allowing for audio transcription with speaker detection and summary features. Beyond the Chromebook Plus, Google is rolling out updates for all Chromebook users. A new feature pins the Gemini web app to the shelf for quick access to the AI Assistant. Welcome recaps will provide users with a visual overview of their recent activities across devices, including reminders for upcoming calls and shortcuts to recently opened files. Customizable Focus modes will help users manage distractions by activating Do Not Disturb during selected time periods, along with options for playing white noise or music. Additionally, ChromeOS will allow users to pin files to the shelf for easier access, whether online or offline. The popular note-taking app Goodnotes has also been optimized for Chromebooks that support stylus input. To encourage the use of its AI tools, Google is offering a Google One AI Premium Plan for new Chromebook buyers, providing access to advanced AI features for a limited time. Overall, these updates reflect Google's commitment to enhancing the Chromebook experience through innovative hardware and AI-driven functionalities, catering to both new and existing users.