Google court filings suggest ChromeOS has an expiration date

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Google May Abandon ChromeOS Once Current Support Guarantee Expires in 2034.

In a shocking move, Google's court filings have revealed that the company may abandon its ChromeOS operating system once the current support guarantee expires in 2034. The news comes as part of Google's ongoing search antitrust case, where the company is facing allegations of violating US competition laws.

According to recently uncovered court documents, Google plans to shift its focus from Chromebooks to a new platform called Aluminium, which is expected to arrive in late 2026 and potentially take over from ChromeOS by 2028. The Chromium-based operating system, codenamed Aluminium, will be built on top of the Android kernel but with a focus on desktop performance.

Aluminium, currently under development, aims to provide Google apps like Chrome and the Play Store with special system privileges, allowing them to offer more features than traditional third-party apps. This approach is seen as a key factor in Google's ongoing antitrust efforts, which may help the company retain control over its platform while avoiding potential competition law issues.

ChromeOS has been a stalwart of Google's Chromebook offerings since 2011 but has struggled to gain significant traction outside of schools and budget-conscious consumers. While Chromebooks remain popular in these markets, Aluminium is expected to target more lucrative enterprise customers who require the same level of performance as Android on mobile devices.

The shift from ChromeOS to Aluminium would effectively mark the end of an era for Google's Chromebook offerings, which have been a key part of its push into the PC market. However, with Aluminium on the horizon, it remains to be seen whether Chromebooks will continue to hold any relevance or if they will be phased out in favor of the new platform.
 
OMG, this is huge! 🤯 Google's gonna ditch ChromeOS like it's hot? 🔥 I feel for all the Chromebook users out there, it's been a decent option for budget-conscious folks and schools but honestly, it's never really taken off outside of that. The new Aluminium platform sounds fire 🔥 with its Android kernel and desktop performance focus! 🚀 But what about all our Chrome extensions? 🤔 Will we still get to use them on Aluminium or will they be relegated to the dustbin of history? 🌫️ Only time will tell, but I'm low-key excited for the change 😏. Can't wait to see how this all plays out in 2028! 🔜 #ChromeOS #Aluminium #Google #TechNews
 
🤔 So Google is basically saying ChromeOS is done after 2034? That's wild, I mean, can you imagine a world without Chromebooks? 📚 They've been around since 2011 and have struggled to gain traction with consumers outside of schools. But at the same time, Aluminium sounds like it could be a game-changer for enterprise customers who need more performance. It's like Google is trying to play both sides - keep ChromeOS alive for budget-conscious folks while pushing Aluminium as the new big thing. I'm curious to see how this all plays out! 🤯
 
🤔 This is some wild stuff. I mean, ChromeOS has been around for ages and was always a bit of an afterthought for me. It's like Google just kind of... existed with it. Anyway, this Aluminium thing sounds legit though. They're trying to give Android on mobiles the desktop treatment? That makes sense if they wanna target enterprise customers. I can see how that'd be more appealing than ChromeOS for people who need top-notch performance. But at the same time, what's gonna happen to all those Chromebook owners and businesses that invested in them? It's like they're gonna get left behind or something 🤑
 
I'm low-key worried about this move 🤔📊! Google's ChromeOS has been a solid player in the market, but Aluminium seems like it's gonna shake things up big time 💥. I mean, who needs another competing OS when you've got Android on mobiles? 🤷‍♂️ But at the same time, if Aluminium can really deliver on its promises of high-performance and streamlined Google app experience... 🤑 that'd be a game-changer for businesses! So yeah, it's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out 📺. Can't wait to see what 2026 brings 💻👀
 
🤯 I'm literally freaking out over this news!!! Like, what's going on?! Google is basically abandoning ChromeOS and its entire strategy for the PC market just because it wants to avoid some antitrust issues? It's so unfair to all the people who have invested in Chromebooks and relied on them for their daily lives. I mean, think about all the schools and budget-conscious consumers who are going to be left high and dry now. And what about all the people who are already committed to using ChromeOS and don't want to switch to Aluminium? It's like Google is just dumping its customers without a second thought.

And on top of that, Aluminium sounds like it's going to be even more restrictive than ChromeOS, which is like, the ultimate form of corporate control. I mean, who needs special system privileges for Google apps anyway? It just smells like Google trying to crush all the competition and become the only game in town. I'm so worried about what this means for the future of computing and the PC market as a whole 🤖💻
 
OMG whatttt 😱 if chromeos is gone 🤯 i mean whats gonna happen 2 all my chromebook apps 📊 i hope aluminium is better tho 🤔 cant wait til 2026 🎉 but like isnt this gonna hurt chromebooks rn 💔 theyre so good for schools n budget buyers 📚💸 u think google will still support chromebooks after aluminium comes out 🤔
 
🤔 I mean, think about it... Google's been pretty tight-lipped about ChromeOS for ages already... I'm not surprised they're gonna abandon ship once this support guarantee thingy runs out 🕰️. But what's really interesting is Aluminium, right? Like, how are they gonna make Android on desktops work without feeling like a giant mess? 🤯 It sounds like Google wants to keep all their eggs in one basket with Chrome and the Play Store having special privileges... but isn't that just gonna create more competition issues down the line? 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm kinda surprised about this, tbh 😕. ChromeOS has been around for ages and I've always thought Google would keep supporting it forever 🤯. But now that the support guarantee is expiring, I guess it's only a matter of time before they pull the plug 💀. Aluminium sounds like an interesting move, though 🤔. If they're going to give Android-like features on desktops, maybe Chromebooks won't be as relevant anymore 📊. I've always seen them as more budget-friendly options for schools and students, so that's probably where they'll still hold some value 📚. But who knows? Maybe Aluminium will surprise everyone and become a hit 🤞.
 
🤔 I'm kinda surprised by this news, Google has been all about ChromeOS for ages now! 🕰️ I think it's gonna be a big change for the company and its users too. I mean, Aluminium sounds like it's trying to give Android a desktop makeover, but will that translate to better performance? 🤖 It's also weird how this is happening during an antitrust case... could Google just be trying to avoid some competition law drama by shifting their focus? 😏 Either way,Chromebooks have been decent for budget-conscious folks and schools, so I hope they don't disappear completely. Maybe Aluminium will bring some new features that'll make ChromeOS obsolete? 🤔
 
I'm kinda surprised about this, feels like Google's been playing with fire all along. I mean, who expects them to just abandon a whole ecosystem like that? It's not exactly surprising, though - ChromeOS has never really been the most popular choice outside of schools and budget buyers. But still, it'll be sad to see Chromebooks go... it was one of the first things that made me get into Google in the first place 🤔.
 
I'm kinda bummed about this news 🤕. I've had a Chromebook for years and it's been a great little laptop for basic tasks. If Google does abandon ChromeOS, it'll probably mean that Chromebooks won't be getting the same level of support and updates going forward. That's gonna be a bit of a letdown for users like me who rely on them for work or school 📚. I know Aluminium is supposed to be a big upgrade with more features and better performance, but it's hard to get excited about switching to a new platform when ChromeOS has been reliable for so long 😐. Still, I guess only time will tell how this all plays out 💻
 
Google is like going through a midlife crisis or something 😂. First, it's ChromeOS, now it's Aluminium? Like what's next? Can't they just stick with one thing for once? 🤔 But seriously, this Aluminium thing sounds pretty cool, I guess. Special privileges for Google apps and all that jazz. Maybe it'll be a game-changer for the enterprise market. Fingers crossed they don't mess it up 😅.
 
I'm low-key surprised about this 🤔. Google's been all-in on ChromeOS for ages, and I was kinda thinking it would stick around even after its current support guarantee runs out. But now it seems like Aluminium is the future, and it sounds pretty solid 🔒. The fact that it'll be built on Android's kernel with a focus on desktop performance has me intrigued 🤔. I'm curious to see how Google plans to make Aluminium appealing to enterprise customers who are used to high-end PCs. On one hand, it'd be nice to see Chromebooks get some love and not just relegated to schools and budget shoppers 😊. But on the other hand, if Aluminium can bring the performance and features they need, then I'm all for it 💸. Either way, this is definitely going to shake things up in the PC market 🌪️!
 
Umm this is crazy 🤯! I mean what's happening to ChromeOS? I've had one for years and it's been okay, but I guess it was never meant to be a big deal 🤷‍♀️. Aluminium sounds like a pretty cool concept, though - all the Google apps with special privileges, that's wild 🔥. But on the other hand, what about Chromebook users? Are we just gonna have to switch to Android or something? I don't know if I want that 🙅‍♂️... do you think it'll be a problem for people who already invested in Chromebooks?
 
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