Google announces that select Chromebooks will be eligible for an upgrade to the Googlebook OS.
According to IT Home, Google announced last week (Sept 23) a document confirming that some Chromebook laptops will be eligible to upgrade to Googlebook OS, though the specific models and upgrade start date were not disclosed. Google says many recent Chromebooks will be eligible to transition, with details to be announced, and the company is working to provide enterprise management features for Googlebook, expected in the second half of 2027. IT Home previously reported that Google and its partners launched the first batch of Googlebook laptops, built on Android technology with a Chrome OS base, including five models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, with pre-sale ongoing and on-sale starting Oct 4.
Key facts
- 01Sept 23: Google releases document confirming upgrade eligibility for some Chromebooks to Googlebook OS.
- 02Five first Googlebook laptops announced by Google and partners: Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo.
- 03Pre-sales ongoing; official sale starts Oct 4.
- 04Enterprise management features for Googlebook expected in late 2027.
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