Chromebook Plus laptops just gained a collection of exclusive AI-powered features, including a right-click shortcut for Gemini text generation. More interestingly, Google is now offering a free year of its 2TB cloud storage plan with all Chromebook Plus purchases—that’s a $240 value.
Late last year, Google introduced theChromebook Plus programfor customers who want a more substantial Chrome OS experience. Chromebook Plus laptops, such as the newAcer Spin 714, fit a certain set of hardware specifications that ensure a long-lasting, future-proof experience.
Of course, these laptops are more powerful than the typical Chromebook. So, Google is using the Chromebook Plus platform as a testing ground for Gemini AI integration. There are three new AI-powered features for Chromebook Plus, and Google is offering a year of itsGoogle One AI Premium planto all new Chromebook Plus customers. This plan, which normally costs $20 a month, provides access to Gemini Advance and 2TB of cloud storage.
Google is also introducing the ability to create GIFs with Chrome OS' built-in screen recorder. Plus, you can now set up a new Chromebook using nothing more than your Android phone. These two improvements are available for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models.
The Chrome OS platform will gain some more improvements later this year, including Gemini summarization for web articles and PDFs, an automated Focus mode, and a “Pick up where you left off” function that recovers your windows, tabs, and apps.Project Gameface, an AI-powered accessibility tool that lets you control a Chromebook using facial gestures, is also in the works.
Chromebook Plus laptops start at $350 and are readily available at retailers likeAmazonorBest Buy. I’d like to reiterate that new Chromebook Plus laptops come with two years of the Google 2TB cloud storage plan. It’s a stupidly good deal, especially if you’re already paying for 2TB of Google cloud storage.
