Google performs new tricks for the Chromebook camera

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Google has drawn attention to a number of new camera features it is adding to its Chromebook lineup of laptops as part of the Chrome OS 96 update.

The first is document scanning. Now you can hold a document in your hand and use any of the Chromebook’s cameras to turn it into a PDF or JPEG file.

The Chromebook’s camera app will automatically detect the edges of the document, making it easier to share.

Next is the Pan-Tilt-Zoom function, which allows you to fine-tune the angle captured by the camera. It is especially useful for those who use an external web cam with the Chromebook.

After cropping the image to omit any unsightly background details you like, the Chromebook will remember your settings between apps.

Google also offered a suggestion on a new camera-related feature coming to Chromebooks. In early 2022, you will be able to create your own GIFs in the Camera app. It looks like you’ll simply be able to record a five-second video snippet and turn it into a shareable GIF.

The company also has a beta feature that integrates the Camera app with Google Assistant, allowing you to control your Chromebook’s camera with your voice. Just tell him to “take a picture” or “record a video” and he’ll be compliant.

In previous news, Google is rumored to be making its own chips for future Chromebooks. Custom Tensor silicon, which has already made its way into the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, will reportedly appear in a Chrome OS device from 2023.

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