Google rolls out new features for ChromeOS

Google has updated its ChromeOS with a host of new features. Google has detailed all the new features coming with the latest version - M116 of ChromeOS through a blog post. One of the new features includes improvement in the search option in the Files app. Users can now search across local files and Google Drive at the same time.  

With the latest ChromeOS version, searching in the Files app has been improved. “You can now search across your local files and Google Drive at the same time, and also customise your search using the new search chips,” said Google. 

Autocorrection is now enabled by default for English in compatible apps, automatically fixing typos, spelling, and other errors.  

“In addition to the new autocorrection for physical keyboards, this update also enhances the performance of the virtual keyboard's autocorrect and other Assistive features,” noted Google in the blog post. 

ChromeOS’ revamped flow now gives users more device customisation options and more flexibility in how they complete device setup, making the onboarding experience smoother.  

“The new customisation options -- touchpad scroll direction and display size -- help users to configure critical settings early on, easing their transition to a new OS,” according to Google. 

Users that are already familiar with ChromeOS will find the revamp refreshing, as the setup wizard is now more streamlined and thorough. This has been so that most of the necessary configurations are in place right away when they sign into a new Chromebook.