Google Will Stop Supporting ChromeOS in 2034, But Promises Googlebook OS Upgrade for “Many Devices”

Google recently revealed the first Googlebook laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo that will start shipping in select markets in early October. The company said earlier that Googlebooks, which run a new Android-based Googlebook OS with native apps support, will coexist with Chromebooks running ChromeOS, but that older platform now has an official end of life.

“ChromeOS devices will continue to receive regular updates and security patches through mid-2034,” Google said in a support note spotted by 9to5Google. “For qualifying devices purchased today whose 10-year support lifecycle extends beyond 2034, Google is committed to supporting your transition to Googlebook OS, with many devices offering direct migration paths.”

Google emphasized that Chromebooks will continue to receive updates through their supported lifetime. The company committed to delivering 10 years of updates to ChromeOS devices, so we’re already beyond the OS’s 2034 end-of-support date.

While Google said that “Many of our newest Chromebook devices will be eligible to transition over to Googlebook OS,” the company isn’t ready to share details about the upgrade path or which models will be supported yet. Still, Googlebook OS will offer the same core security features as Chrome OS, including sandboxing, verified boot, and automatic updates.

Lastly, Google made it clear that the first Googlebook devices launching next month are “designed specifically for personal consumer use,” with management tools for IT pros not coming until the second half of 2027. That’s why Chromebooks will remain available for all school and enterprise deployments.