Samsung may launch its first “Chromebook Plus” device next week
Samsung has not released a premium Chromebook in quite a while. Its last model, the Chromebook 2, came out in 2021. After nearly four years, Samsung may finally introduce a new Chromebook, according to a report by Chrome Unboxed. Samsung may launch its first “Chromebook Plus” device next week
The report suggests that the company is readying to launch a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, that too, as early as next week. It would not only be the company’s first Galaxy-branded Chromebook in years but also their first “Plus” Chromebook model.
For those unaware, Google introduced a “Plus” branding for Chromebooks last year. To earn this label for their ChromeOS devices, manufacturers must meet specific criteria, including high-end processors, high-resolution webcams, and minimum system requirements.
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You can learn more about the Chromebook Plus requirements here. And unsurprisingly, Samsung’s first Plus Chromebook will meet these standards.
Google is holding a Chromebook-specific event in New York City on September 24th. According to rumors, we could see the new Samsung Chromebook Plus launch at this event.
Rumors surrounding the Chromebook codenamed “Xol” from Samsung have been circulating for some time. We are relatively short on the specifics of this device, but it will be a traditional clamshell laptop with high-end specifications and a dedicated “assistant key.” Samsung may launch its first “Chromebook Plus” device next week
Considering the heavy emphasis on Gemini, Google’s virtual assistant, within the 2024 Chromebook landscape, it’s a safe bet this key will be Gemini-integrated.
The exact specifications, design, and other features of the Galaxy Chromebook Plus remain shrouded in secrecy. However, if the rumors hold true and the launch happens next week, the wait for official details will not be long. We will be sure to keep you in the loop as soon as new information comes out.
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