June 2022
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/.
Now recent photos taken on your Android phone are accessible on your Chromebook. Just open Phone Hub in your Chromebook’s shelf and you can select which image you want to download onto your laptop. See something you like? Snap a photo of it, and watch it immediately appear in Phone Hub.
The screen capture tool just got better. Now when you make a recording of your Chromebook screen, you can also choose to record your voice and your face using the built-in camera or connected webcam. Perfect for creating presentations or demonstrations.
You might already use the docked magnifier to zoom in and focus on certain content on your Chromebook screen. Now, you can adjust the size of the magnified part of your screen – just use your cursor to make the area larger or smaller.
To celebrate June’s Pride Month, personalize your desktop with new wallpapers designed by LGBTQ+ artists. Try them now by right-clicking your desktop, choosing “Set wallpaper,” then “LGBTQ Artists.”
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