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Google to Phase Out ChromeOS by 2034, Introducing Android-Based Googlebook OS
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News18•30-09-2026, 18:30
Google to Phase Out ChromeOS by 2034, Introducing Android-Based Googlebook OS
- •Google plans to end ChromeOS updates by mid-2034, marking the platform's eventual conclusion after more than a decade.
- •Existing Chromebooks will continue to receive software and security updates according to their individual support lifecycles, not all losing support in 2034.
- •Many newer Chromebook models are expected to offer a migration path to Googlebook OS, Google's new Android-based operating system.
- •Googlebook OS combines ChromeOS elements with the Android technology stack, supporting native Android apps, cross-device features, and Gemini-powered tools.
- •Core management capabilities for Googlebook devices for education and enterprise users are expected to roll out in the second half of 2027.
Key Questions Answered
Google plans to phase out ChromeOS by stopping its updates by mid-2034, concluding a run that began alongside the first Chromebooks in 2011.
Existing Chromebooks will not suddenly lose support in 2034; instead, they will continue receiving updates throughout their individual supported lifecycles based on Google's Auto Update policy.
Googlebook OS is Google's new Android-based operating system combining elements of ChromeOS and Android to support native apps and Gemini-powered tools. Core management capabilities for enterprise and education users are scheduled to roll out in the second half of 2027.
