Google confirms it'll phase out ChromeOS by mid-2034, cutting short a 10-year support period for some devices but noting it will help orgs move to Googlebook OS (Andrew E. Freedman/Tom's Hardware)

Google has confirmed it will phase out ChromeOS updates by mid-2034. According to Tom's Hardware, this will cut short a 10-year support period for some devices. However, Google says it will help organisations move to Googlebook OS.

Googlebook OS is a new Android-based laptop platform, as reported by 9to5Google. The platform's name has caused some confusion, with Google Search redirecting searches for "Googlebook" to Google Books.

Googlebook OS will offer 10 years of software support, similar to Chromebooks, Ars Technica and Tom's Hardware reported. Google says many new Chromebook devices will be eligible to transition to Googlebook OS, with direct migration paths available, although specific models and upgrade details have not been listed.

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