Google has introduced new Gemini AI features for Chromebook Plus laptops, debuting with Lenovo’s 14-inch flagship model. These enhancements include improved search functions, AI-powered text simplification, and image editing tools.
The select to search feature allows users to long-press the launcher icon or capture a screenshot to search text or images on the screen, similar to phone-based circle-to-search. Captured text can be easily imported into Google Workspace apps such as Docs, Sheets, or Calendar. Complex or technical text can also be simplified automatically.
The Quick Insert key, renamed the “Gemini button” and replacing the Caps Lock key, now offers a shortcut for AI-generated image creation. Additional tools include a smart grouping feature that organizes tabs and documents by task, along with new AI-driven image edits in the Gallery app, such as background removal and sticker creation. These features rely on on-device AI and are exclusive to Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus 14-inch laptop.
The Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14-inch, 10th-gen) starts at $649 and is powered by a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip, delivering up to 50 TOPS. The device features an eight-core ARM processor, Wi-Fi 7 support, and can connect to two external 4K monitors. Its 14-inch OLED screen offers 1920 x 1200 resolution and 400 nits brightness, with an optional touchscreen model priced at $749.
Other specifications include up to 256GB of storage, 16GB RAM, a fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.4, and a four-speaker Dolby Atmos system. Connectivity options consist of two USB-C ports (5Gbps), a USB-A port (5Gbps), and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
Weighing just 2.58 pounds, the Chromebook is lightweight and portable. Its OLED display provides vivid colors and deep contrast. Notably, this is the first ARM-based model in Google’s Chromebook Plus lineup, featuring a 60Wh battery that reportedly offers leading battery life among similar devices.
Purchasing the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 or any Chromebook Plus device in 2025 grants users one year of free access to Google’s AI Pro Plan. This includes Gemini 2.5 Pro, the Veo 3 AI video generator, and 2TB of cloud storage.