Chromebooks have started to be accepted by many for both productivity and work purposes, and Google has decided to add two more Chromebook models to its already widely accepted range of Chromebooks. Apart from the two Chromebook models, the brand is also bringing out new software features as well for its users.

Excited? Check out what Google has introduced for its users below.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus

The latest Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is said to be the thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus ever with a weight of 1.17 kg (2.58 pounds) and a thickness of 11.8 mm. The device is powered by an Intel Core 3 100U Raptor Lake-R processor and is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. A 15.6″ OLED display screen with 400 nits brightness and a battery life of up to 13 hours are other key specs.

Notably, there is one more thing that makes the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus special – the all-new Quick Insert Key. This new key offers users a pop-up menu that lets them perform various operations and needs starting from quick access to Help Me Write, easy addition of emojis and GIFs, a list of recently opened websites, and access to Google Drive and other tactical tools. For the time being, the Quick Insert Key will remain exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, however, other Chromebook and Chromebook Plus users will be able to make use of it via a keyboard shortcut. By next year, the Quick Insert Key will be made available on all Chromebook and Chromebook Plus models.

About the price and availability, the Samsung branded Galaxy Chromebook Plus is priced at $699/£649. It will be available starting this month (October 2024), and customers can get it in a Neptune Blue color.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ is a compact and two-in-one Chromebook model that can be converted and used both as a laptop and tablet, thanks to the built-in kickstand. It runs on MediaTek’s Kompanio 838 processor and offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For its display, it has a 10.95″ WUXGA narrow-bezel display that supports 400 nits brightness. Other key specs include a case with an integrated keyboard, Lenovo USI Pen 2 support (sold separately), a 5MP front camera, and an 8MP rear camera. On the battery side, users can expect up to 12 hours of battery life.

It is priced at $339/£349, and the Chromebook has already been made available for purchase.

New Software Features

Now coming to the new software features, other than the availability of Gemini Live and Help Me Write features, Help Me Read to summarize PDFs, articles & websites, Live Translate to overcome language barriers, enhanced Recorder App that lets users capture thoughts, ideas and notes, and updated video call features are now introduced by Google. Free Google One AI Premium for three months, Recap tool, distraction-free experience with Focus, and home screen pin feature are again some of the other new features brought to Chromebooks.

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[Update] Recently, at the 10th Google for India event, it was announced that Gemini Live will be coming in Hindi and eight other Indian languages, and now, via the Google Gemini Live Twitter handle, it has been announced that it will be coming in 40+ languages. In the next few weeks, this will be rolled out, starting with languages like French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Hindi. It has further been added that users will be able to add up to two languages in Gemini Live, which will be expanded later.

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The California-based tech giant, Google, has now officially made an exciting announcement for all its Indian users at the ongoing 10th edition of Google for India event. The brand’s Gemini Live will be receiving the support for Hindi and eight other Indian languages, promising more Indian users natural and free-flowing conversations in their own regional language.

Read more about the update below.

Gemini Live – Support for Indian Languages

As it is already known and as pointed out by the brand several times in many occasions, Google has always prioritized its users and in improving the user experience for them. From the incorporation of AI to almost all Google services, Google’s developments with respect to making the experience even more better has been progressing in a commendably fast pace. Today, the brand has made one more upgrade to one of its services and this will sure change a lot of things for its Indian users.

At the 10th Google for India event, the brand has officially announced that Gemini Live will support Hindi and eight other Indian languages, and it will be soon made available to Indian users in the coming weeks. Gemini Live was introduced so that users would be able to have natural and free-flowing conversations with Gemini AI, however, for most Indians, this wouldn’t have been possible until now. This major step from Google’s side promises the natural, free-flowing communication with Gemini AI for more Indians.

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Supported Languages

As per what has been announced, other than Hindi, Gemini Live will be made available in Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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