Google has introduced new Gemini AI features for Chromebook Plus laptops, including Lenovo’s latest 14-inch flagship model, released today.
The AI capabilities include a “select to search” function that lets users long-press the launcher icon or capture a screenshot to search text or images on screen. This feature resembles the “circle to search” function on phones and allows imported text to be used in Google Workspace apps such as Calendar, Sheets, or Docs. Complex on-screen text can also be simplified through this AI tool.
The Chromebook’s Quick Insert key—renamed the “Gemini button” and replacing the Caps Lock key—now provides a shortcut for AI image generation. Additional Gemini features exclusive to Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus 14 include smart grouping of tabs and documents by project and AI-powered image editing in the Gallery app, such as background removal and sticker creation. These features run on-device.
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 of performance. This eight-core Arm-based processor supports Wi-Fi 7 and can connect to two external 4K monitors. The laptop offers a 14-inch OLED display with 1920 x 1200 resolution and 400 nits brightness, with a touchscreen option starting at $749.
Other specifications include up to 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, a fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.4, and a four-speaker Dolby Atmos audio setup. Port options are two USB-C 5Gbps ports, one USB-A 5Gbps port, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.
At a recent Google preview, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 impressed with its slim design and 2.58-pound weight, making it easily portable. Its OLED screen delivered rich, vibrant colors. It is Google’s first Arm-based Chromebook Plus model and boasts a 60Wh battery claimed to provide class-leading battery life.
Purchasing the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 or any Chromebook Plus device in 2025 includes a complimentary one-year subscription to Google’s AI Pro Plan. This plan offers access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, the Veo 3 AI video generator, and 2TB of cloud storage.