Google's introduced "Chromebook Plus", a badge OEMs can slap on laptops running ChromeOS that denotes the computer meets certain requirements. Hardware wise the laptops need to have an Intel Core i3 12th Gen/AMD Ryzen 3 7000 series or above CPU, 8GB or more of RAM, a 128GB or larger SSD, a 1080p+ webcam with "Temporal Noise Reduction" and a 1080p IPS or better display. Google's got a list of certified devices here. On the software side, the Chromebook Plus badge means the device is capable of running relatively intensive web apps like Google Photo's Magic Eraser feature and Adobe Photoshop, along with "Google's AI capabilities" built-in to ChromeOS. Don't forget about ChromeOS Flex to breathe life into older devices, like a MacBook Air or an iMac. Here's a list of supported devices.
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