September 2021
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/.
With the new Google Meet app you’ll get improved performance and easy-to-access features, like video backgrounds, that make meetings more inclusive and fun. Google Meet is also now pre-installed on all new Chromebooks, so it’s easy to search for the app by pressing the Everything Button 
It’s even easier to express yourself with emoji on Chromebooks. The new keyboard shortcut (Everything Button 
Personalize your desktop with new wallpapers designed by Aurelia Durand, Sabrena Khadija, and Meech Boakye, inspired by the concept of togetherness. Try them now by right-clicking your desktop, choosing “Set wallpaper,” then “Togetherness.”
You might already use Tote for quick access to your recent downloads, screen captures, or any files you’ve pinned. Now completed scans from the Files App and reports from the Diagnostics App will also show up in Tote. So once you save a scanned document it will be easier to find, right from your Chromebook shelf.
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