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Google Bolsters Chromebook Plus with Gemini AI Features; Unveils Lenovo’s Plus 14

Chromebook Plus buyers gain a year of AI Pro Plan with Gemini 2.5 Pro to streamline text, video, image creation

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Overview

  • Google has rolled out on-device AI across Chromebook Plus models, introducing select-to-search for instant queries from highlighted text or images
  • The Quick Insert key now launches AI image generation tools directly from the keyboard for rapid visual content creation
  • A new “Help me read” feature leverages AI to simplify complex or jargon-laden text on screen for easier comprehension
  • Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus 14 starts at $649 and packs a 14-inch OLED touchscreen, MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip, Wi-Fi 7 support and up to 16 GB of RAM
  • All Chromebook Plus devices purchased in 2025 include a one-year AI Pro Plan subscription with Gemini 2.5 Pro, the Veo3 video generator and 2 TB of cloud storage