Google announces extension of automatic update provision period for Chromebooks to ``10 years''
It has been announced that the automatic update period for Chromebook notebook PCs equipped with Google's Chrome OS will be extended to 10 years .
Google extends automatic updates for Chromebooks
Google extends Chromebook support from 8 years to 10 after oxygen backlash | Ars Technica
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Chromebooks, which were introduced in 2012, have gained popularity as lightweight notebook PCs that can be purchased at an affordable price. Although they are safe, simple, and easy to manage devices, they are also becoming more popular, especially in educational institutions, because they are inexpensive. According to Futuresource, Chromebooks are the most used devices in K-12 educational institutions worldwide.
However, it was reported that Chromebooks introduced in educational settings have reached the expiration date of software updates and are facing the risk of mass disposal.
Chromebooks introduced in large numbers by schools face the risk of mass disposal due to software update deadline - GIGAZINE
Meanwhile, Google has announced that it will extend the period of automatic updates to 10 years so that you can continue using Chromebooks for even longer. This is longer than the software update period provided by other operating systems.
Google said of the extension of automatic updates: 'Security is our top priority. Chromebooks get automatic updates every four weeks to make your laptop safer and last longer. And starting in 2024, the platform For 10 years after release, we will provide automatic updates to improve the security, safety, and functionality of your Chromebook.'
Google works with all component manufacturers, including processors and Wi-Fi chips, to develop and test software for all Chromebooks to ensure compatibility between Chromebook components and software updates. .
From 2024 onwards, 10 years of software updates will be automatically distributed to ``Chromebooks released after 2021''. For Chromebooks released before 2021, users and IT administrators have the option to extend automatic updates to 10 years from the platform release date. However, in this case, some functions may not be compatible with the update.
In addition, Google is committed to working with its Chromebook partners to build Chromebooks with more recycled materials and roll out new power-efficient features and faster repair processes. Masu.
Several educational institutions are already extending the lifespan of Chromebooks by building in-school repair programs, and according to a Google survey, more than 80% of American schools repair at least some Chromebooks on-campus.
We're also providing updates to make repairs even faster, with a new repair flow that allows technicians at authorized repair centers and educational institutions to repair Chromebooks without requiring a physical USB key. . This will lead to a reduction in the time required to repair software by more than 50%.
And even if repairs are no longer possible, educational institutions can sell or recycle Chromebooks through resellers. Resellers can provide money or service credits to educational institutions and then resell the recovered Chromebooks, reuse salvageable parts, or completely recycle them.
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