Google is rolling out a major upgrade to Chromebooks, increasing the age of upcoming updates. In a recent statement, Google mentioned that all Chromebook platforms will now receive regular automatic updates every four weeks to provide better security. Meanwhile, there will be powerful built-in security features for Chromebooks that no longer receive automatic updates. Additionally, with the new ChromeOS updates for Chromebooks, the repair process will also become faster. New power-saving features will also be rolled out in the coming months, using adaptive charging technology to extend battery life.
in its latest blog post On September 14, Google issued a new announcement to Chromebook users. The company launched Chromebooks in 2012 and revealed that starting in 2024, all Chromebooks released in 2021 or later will get automatic updates for 10 years after the platform’s release. Previously, Google provided software updates for ChromeOS for up to 8 years.
On the other hand, users with Chromebooks released before 2021 can extend the automatic renewal period to 10 years after the platform is released. The tech giant plans to prioritize the security of Chromebook users with these updates.
Another big update will be a faster repair process. Currently, users can repair their Chromebooks in the following ways Chromebook Repair Plan Partners or organizations providing services through Maintenance certification Works on Chromebooks. However, Google will soon introduce a new repair process that will allow authorized repair centers, especially those in the United States, to repair Chromebooks without the need for a physical USB key.
To protect the environment, Google is now taking steps to introduce energy-saving features in upcoming updates. It will also add adaptive charging support to make Chromebook batteries last longer. Battery saving features will help reduce power-hungry features on your device.
Google has made a conscious decision to reduce e-waste, with devices being thrown away once they stop updating, so Chromebook users can also recycle them more easily. Now, they can recycle their Chromebooks with the help of a reseller or refurbisher. The company also plans to cut operating costs for the device to make it available to more students.
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