Overview
- In a Jan. 8 Chrome Unboxed AMA, ChromeOS VP John Maletis said Google is not giving up on Chromebooks.
- Maletis reaffirmed automatic updates for 10 years from each device’s launch, maintaining Google’s extended support policy.
- Migration to the Android-based stack will depend on technical eligibility, with recent and upcoming models more likely to qualify.
- Google intends to recommend migration for eligible devices while supporting non-eligible models through their end-of-life.
- Final naming, eligibility lists, and rollout details are still to be announced, with the new stack positioned for broader AI features and tighter Android integration.