Google Adds Quick Insert Button to New Chromebooks for AI Features

Introducing Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 11

Google has unveiled two exciting new devices in the Chromebook family: Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 11. Both devices come equipped with advanced features aimed at enhancing productivity and user experience, including a game-changing Quick Insert button.

The Quick Insert Button: A New Era of Convenience

The new Quick Insert button is set to revolutionize how users interact with their Chromebooks. This innovative button, replacing the traditional search/launcher button, provides immediate access to a suite of AI-powered features. When pressed, users are greeted with a menu that includes options such as Help me write, which assists with drafting emails and memos, paving the way for AI image generation in the future.

Moreover, the Quick Insert button enables quick data retrieval, pulling up a list of recently visited websites, allowing easy insertion of links, and facilitating searches through Google Drive—covering documents, videos, images, and spreadsheets. This addition aligns with a similar initiative by Microsoft, which introduced a dedicated Copilot key earlier this year for rapid access to their AI features.

New AI Features Rolling Out with Chromebook Plus

The Galaxy Chromebook Plus will be the first to showcase not only the Quick Insert button but also a range of new AI features, including:

• Help me read: Summarizes content seamlessly.
• Live Translate: Real-time translations for over 100 languages.
• Recorder App: Creates detailed transcripts from meetings, lectures, and conversations.

The promising Welcome Recap feature is designed to enhance multitasking by providing an overview of previous activities upon powering up the device, linking across various operating systems for continuous productivity.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus: The Premium Choice

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus features a sleek, lightweight design with a grayish-blue aluminum chassis, weighing only 2.58 pounds and measuring 0.46 inches thick. It boasts a stunning 15.6-inch OLED display and comes with a full numpad, making it both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Powered by an Intel Core i3 100U Raptor Lake Refresh processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, the Chromebook Plus is designed for everyday tasks. With an impressive estimated battery life of 13 hours, it’s an ideal companion for users on the go.

Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 11: Portability Meets Functionality

While the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 lacks the Quick Insert button, it still integrates all the vital new features of ChromeOS. This model refreshes the much-loved detachable form factor of its predecessor from 2020, maintaining its portability and versatility.

The Duet 11 features a vibrant 10.9-inch 1920 x 1200 touchscreen with advanced palm rejection, making it compatible with the USI Pen 2, which attaches magnetically. It features a MediaTek Kompanio 838 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, making it ideal for note-taking and light productivity tasks. The device boasts impressive battery life, lasting up to 12 hours on a charge.

Availability and Pricing

Both the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 will be available this month. The Duet 11 starts at $399, while the Galaxy Chromebook Plus will set users back $699, reflecting its more premium features.

Conclusion

With the launch of these new Chromebooks, Google continues to push the boundaries of what a ChromeOS device can achieve. The integration of AI features and the convenience of the Quick Insert button positions these laptops uniquely in the market, catering to users demanding productivity and efficiency.