NEWS – Final month, I wrote an article about steering away from a number of Chromebooks attributable to them being previous their official finish of life (no new updates). I’m blissful to report that Google has now determined to help Chromebooks made in 2018 and later, for ten years. The Auto Replace Expiration coverage webpage has modified my Chromebook’s finish of help date to 2030 and I’ve had it for just a few years. It’s essential to know that the help countdown begins as of the machine launch date, but it is a very welcome help extension.
Some particular particulars are a bit cloudy. My Chromebook was launched in 2020 and the anticipated AUE date of 2027 seems in my Settings part. But on Google’s Auto Replace Expiration web page, the date for my mannequin now exhibits 2030.
There’s some on-line proof that prolonged help might be provided as an opt-in to Chromebooks made previous to 2021.
Nevertheless it rolls out, it appears the reward of time has been conveyed to Chromebook {hardware}.
Updates are anticipated to incorporate function and safety updates.
I publicly thank Google for taking this motion.
This can be a sensible advertising transfer. New Chromebooks simply turned an excellent higher worth with a 10-year help dedication. Additionally it is a legitimate environmental step since this could sluggish the discard price of unsupported gadgets, as they’re to be supported for added years.
Stress can also be off to have to purchase the very newest Chromebook. If an awesome deal is discovered on a tool made 3-4 years in the past, the remaining years of help could also be an excellent trade-off on the worth level.
Nice determination – Thanks Google!
The announcement from the supply:
https://weblog.google/outreach-initiatives/training/automatic-update-extension-chromebook/
