Google court filings suggest ChromeOS has an expiration date

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Chromebooks were first introduced 16 years ago with the limited release of Google's Cr-48.
Chromebooks became popular budget computing options, especially in schools and businesses.
New court documents reveal Chromebooks have an expiration date in 2034 as Google shifts to Android PCs.
The documents were part of Google's search antitrust case, which started in 2020 and reached a verdict in 2024.
Google plans to launch Android-based Aluminium machines, with trusted testers getting them by late 2026 and a full retail release by 2028.
Aluminium is expected to replace ChromeOS in enterprise and education, leading to the eventual phase-out of Chromebooks.
Chromebooks saw a temporary surge during the pandemic but remained largely confined to education and enterprise markets.

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