Google recently announced that starting in 2024, all Chromebook platform products will receive updates for 10 years. The news makes Chromebook's update policy the most committed of any other operating system to date.
It is understood that this commitment is aimed at improving the security, stability and functionality of Chromebook products. "Security is our top priority," said ChromeOS senior engineering directors Prajakta Gudadhe and Ashwini Varma. Chromebooks currently automatically update every four weeks, ensuring your laptop is more secure and lasts longer. Starting next year, we will expand The automatic update service allows Chromebooks to receive enhanced security, stability and functionality within 10 years of release."
It is reported that the update policy will apply to Chromebooks released after 2021. For Chromebooks released before, users and IT administrators will receive a notification and can choose whether to extend automatic updates to 10 years. Chromebooks debuted in 2012 and have become the number one device used in K-12 education worldwide. These devices are known for their affordability, making them a popular choice in educational settings.
Google is also working to make its products more sustainable by using post-consumer recycled materials and introducing energy-saving features. At the same time, Chromebook's new security features also provide users with better protection measures, such as instant reset, anti-fraud protection, etc. Google emphasizes that these security features are an important reason why Chromebooks are among the most secure devices.
On the other hand, Microsoft also announced the support cycle of Windows 11. It is reported that Microsoft plans to provide a version of Windows 11 every year. For each edition, Microsoft plans to provide 36 months of support for the Enterprise edition and 24 months for the Home and Professional editions. In addition, Windows 11 as a whole may continue to follow Microsoft's traditional life cycle policy, providing 5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support after release. During the mainstream support period, new versions with new features will continue to be provided, and after the end of extended support Keep maintaining at least one version of Windows 11 before.
Overall, Chromebook users will get a 10-year update push starting in 2024, and this commitment exceeds the update policies of other operating systems. This move will not only improve the security, stability and functionality of Chromebook products, but also solidify Chromebooks as one of the most secure devices. For IT practitioners and users, this new news about Chromebooks will undoubtedly bring more convenience and security.