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Google adds Gemini to its Chromebook Plus devices with partners like Acer joining in too

Google has announced that Google AI and gaming features are available on its . According to John Maletis, Vice President, ChromeOS Product, Engineering and UX at Google, “with Google AI, getting things done on your Chromebook Plus will be easier than ever”. New AI enabled features include: Additionally, Gemini AI is being added to the homescreen of all Chromebook Plus devices. To use it, tap the icon in your app shelf and start typing. Google is also offering the Google One AI Premium plan at no cost to new Chromebook Plus users for 12 months. The plan includes access to Gemini Advanced, 2TB of storage and Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail. Google said that it was rolling the new features out to existing Chromebook Plus users through an automatic update over the next week or so. However, for those new to the Chromebook Plus, partners HP, Acer, and ASUS were rolling out new devices. For example, Acer is rolling out the and cloud-gaming-optimised Acer . The 14-inch WUXGA, 2-in-1 convertible Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (CP714-1H) is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra processor, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1, as well HDMI 2.0, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a USB Type-A port. The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (CBG516-2H) comes with 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, up to 16 GB of fast LPDDR4X RAM. It features a WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS display, a 120 Hz refresh rate, DTS audio supported by two upward-firing and two downward-firing speakers, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Users can join in with other players and engage them in the latest AAA without any downloads via NVIDIA GeForce NOW, at up to 1600p resolution and 120 fps with an Ultimate membership, streaming from cloud-based GeForce RTX 4080 servers. Both the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 and Chromebook Plus 516 GE will be available in , starting at and respectively. Acer added that the exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region so we will update this article when we receive more information about a Singapore launch.