popularity of Chromebooks has skyrocketed lately, and Google has made sure to keep it that way with the steady addition of new features to Chrome OS. Just over a month ago, Google added more human-sounding voices for the Select to Speak accessibility feature.
This was preceded by a slew of new features to improve the virtual classroom experience. To start, Google Meet was graduated to a pre-installed status for Chromebooks and a useful Tab Search feature arrived. More importantly, Chrome OS gained for eSIM functionality, making it easier for s to switch carriers without going through the hassle of handling a physical SIM. Google also rolled out PIN s for education s, introduced a new panning method for the native full-screen magnifier, and added a very helpful Everything Button as well.
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Making Chromebook Cameras More Versatile
Another neat feature making its way to Chromebooks is for camera adjustments. For s who rely on an external webcam for better quality videos and photos, they can now take advantage of the new Pan-Tilt-Zoom feature in the camera app. Cropping the view and making the necessary angular adjustments are all saved as a preference, which means they will automatically be applied the next time the launches Google Meet or any other camera-centric application. The onboard Chromebook camera can also record videos and enable a self-timer, and all the captured media is neatly saved in the dedicated “Camera” folder inside the Files app.
In of the future, the company is experimenting with Google Assistant integration for the camera app. s will be able to dole out voice commands such as “Hey Google, take a selfie” or “Hey Google, record a video” to get the job done. In addition, Google says it will soon allow Chromebook s to capture five-second clips and instantly turn them into a GIF.
Source: Google