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Newer Chromebooks Will Be Able to Upgrade to Googlebook OS
PCMag • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has confirmed that many of its newest Chromebook models will be eligible to upgrade to Googlebook OS, the successor to ChromeOS, with migration details to be announced soon.
- Initial Googlebook devices feature at least 16GB of RAM and touch screens, indicating these specifications may be required for eligibility.
- Chromebooks will continue receiving ChromeOS updates and security patches through mid-2034, with a 10-year support lifecycle from their release date.
- Googlebook OS is currently targeted at consumers, but Google plans to introduce core management capabilities for schools and enterprises by the second half of 2027.
- Googlebooks will be higher-end laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Snapdragon X Elite processors, combining Android and ChromeOS with AI features like Google’s Gemini AI.
