"The documents suggest that Google will wash its hands of ChromeOS once the current support window closes. Google promises 10 years of Chromebook support, but that's not counted from the date of purchase-Chromebooks are based on a handful of hardware platforms dictated by Google, with the most recent launching in 2023. That means Google has to support the newest devices through 2033. The "timeline to phase out ChromeOS is 2034," says the filing."
"Android was barely getting off the ground when ChromeOS began its journey, but as we approach the 2030s, Google clearly wants a more powerful desktop platform. Android has struggled on larger screens, but Aluminium is a long-running project to fix that. Whatever we see in 2028 may not even look like the Android we know from phones. It will have many of the same components under the hood, though."
"Google could get everything it wants with the upcoming Aluminium release. When running on powerful laptop hardware, Android's performance and capabilities should far outstrip ChromeOS. Aluminium is also expected to run Google apps like Chrome and the Play Store with special system privileges, leaving third-party apps with fewer features. That gives Google more latitude in how it manages the platform and retains users, all without running afoul of recent antitrust rulings."
Google promises 10 years of Chromebook support, but the period is counted from platform launch rather than date of purchase. Chromebooks rely on a small number of hardware platforms controlled by Google, with the latest platform released in 2023, requiring support through 2033. A filing sets a timeline to phase out ChromeOS by 2034. ChromeOS evolved from a web-first OS to support Linux and Android apps while attempts to run Steam and integrate AI through Chromebook Plus saw limited success. Google plans to pivot toward Android via the Aluminium project, which will run Google apps with elevated privileges and constrain third-party capabilities.
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