Google Introduces New Features to Celebrate 10 Years of Chromebook

It feels like yesterday but it's been ten years since Google launched Chromebooks. If you have one of these Chrome OS devices, Google is rolling out several new features on Chromebook's 10th birthday.

10th Birthday of Google Chromebooks

Google launched Chromebooks a decade ago to help people get more done quickly.

On Chromebook's 10th birthday, Google announces on The Keyword that it's bringing a host of new features to these devices.

While performing various tasks on these laptops was already easy, that's going to get even easier with these new features.

New Chromebook Features

There are many new features coming to your Chromebooks with this update. Some of the things you'll now be able to do on your Chromebook are:

Integrate Android With Chromebook

Using Phone Hub, you'll now be able to access many of your Android device's features right on your Chromebook. This utility brings many system as well as interactive Android features to your laptop.

You'll now be able to read and respond to your text messages from your laptop. You'll also be able to check your phone's battery as well as view your Android's Chrome tabs on your computer.

Sign In to Wi-Fi Networks Automatically

Your Chromebook will now automatically connect to Wi-Fi networks that you've previously used on your other Chrome OS or Android-based devices.

As long as you've used the same Google account on your devices, you won't have to manually type passwords to connect to a network.

Sharing Files Becomes Easier With Nearby Share

Android's popular Nearby Share file-sharing feature is now coming to Chromebooks to let you quickly and easily share your files.

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You'll be able to use this feature to transfer files between your Chrome OS and Android-based devices.

Capture Screenshots Easily

Chromebooks will now feature the Screen Capture tool in Quick Settings to let you quickly take a screenshot on your laptop. These screenshots can be made precise so that they only cover what you want them to.

Quick Access to Media Controls

Play, pause, stop, and various other media playback controls are now part of Quick Settings. This allows for better and quicker management of your media file playback.

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In addition to the above, Chromebooks will get a better clipboard, more control over your children's Chromebook accounts, and the ability to quickly share content between apps.

Several New Features Coming to Chromebooks

Chromebooks have been very useful, and these new features will make them even more productive and convenient to use. If you're a Chromebook owner, don't miss out on these features.

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