Chromebooks, which started off as devices to help students get more resources in a limited budget, are now getting popular. However, it is no longer limited to budget segment and manufacturers are launching new Chromebooks with premium features.
Google has now announced that it is extending the length of time it plans to support new Chrome OS education devices with security and platform updates. From this year, the company will now offer updates for eight years.
Prior to this, Google had guaranteed to support most devices with at least six years of automatic updates. With additional years of support, the company is also increasing the price of its Chrome Education Upgrade, a one-time license school boards can purchase, from $30 per device to $38 per device.
The company has also confirmed that from now-onwards, latest education devices from Lenovo and Acer — Lenovo 10e Chromebook Tablet and Acer Chromebook 712 will get automatic updates until June 2028. Other new devices could receive similar support as well, if the company opts for this.
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So, not all the new Chrome OS devices will receive updates for eight years from manufacture date and the company has clarified that it is up to the manufacturer to detail exactly how long its devices will receive updates.
Alongside the new devices, Google is also introducing new search features to the Chromebook App Hub which is aimed at making it easier for teachers to find specific programs. It allows educators to narrow down an app search by school subject and availability of Google service integrations.
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