Google says Chromebook Plus devices are aimed at users who are unfamiliar with PC specs and want a powerful laptop that can do it all.
Google has launched a new category of premium laptops called ‘Chromebook Plus’. Developed in partnership with Acer, Asus, HP and Lenovo, Google says these laptops are aimed at users unfamiliar with PC specs and come with faster processors and offer double memory and storage compared to non-Plus variants.
Apart from faster hardware, Google also introduced a bunch of AI-powered features which will be exclusively available to Chromebook Plus users. The tech giant also shared minimum hardware requirements for the new category so they can run productivity tools without any issues.
Chromebook Plus software features
The new Chromebook Plus lineup brings several new software features which will be exclusive to certified devices. For video conferencing, the laptop will now have a dedicated control panel on the bottom to quickly mute or unmute participants and toggle the webcam. Some AI-powered features like noise cancellation, background blur, live captions and improved lighting are also available.
It looks like Chromebook Plus devices will also borrow some features from Android, adding support for Material You UI and dynamic wallpapers and screensavers.
If you want to access your files without an internet connection, the tech giant will be enabling automatic file sync for Drive users. Google Photos on Chromebook Plus brings support for Magic Eraser, HDR and portrait blur. The app can also create movies by selecting a bunch of photos and videos.
Source:indianexpress.com