Good news has come for Chromebooks running Linux-based ChromeOS as the operating system. Google announced today that it will provide 10 years of software support for Chromebooks. Google has also promised to make devices even more sustainable and further reduce the cost of purchasing them.10 years of support for Chromebooks
Of all the things Google has said it will do, probably the most interesting is 10-year software support. According to the statement, every Chromebook released after 2021 will receive free monthly updates for 10 years. Devices manufactured before 2021 will also have the chance for extended software support, as long as users and IT administrators extend automatic updates up to 10 years after receiving the latest update. However, these extensions will not ensure that all new features work on older Chromebooks.Google says it is working closely with vendor partners to ensure extended software support, as Wi-Fi modems require compatibility with all hardware, such as CPUs. The search giant is also working to ensure easy and timely repairs. Since Chromebooks are so popular in the education industry, many schools use them and rely on in-house repairs. In the coming months, Google will also release updates aimed at improving the energy efficiency of devices. Additionally, features that will preserve battery life and turn off energy-intensive processes will also come to Chromebooks.
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