Not all Galaxy Chromebooks will get the Android-based major OS update

A few months ago, Google revealed that it is merging the best bits of Android and ChromeOS to develop the next version of its desktop platform for laptops and PCs. Back then, it wasn't clear which existing Chromebooks will get this upcoming operating system update. Now, things are getting slightly clearer.

Google's VP of Product Management for ChromeOS, John Maletis, mentioned in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Chrome Unboxed that not all Chromebooks will get the upcoming Android-based software update (codenamed Aluminium OS).

Based on this information, there is a possibility of some older Galaxy Chromebooks not getting the update. However, users of those Galaxy Chromebooks don't need to worry, as their laptops will continue to get software support for up to ten years since their launch.

Maletis also reaffirmed that ChromeOS will not shut down, as millions of people continue to rely on Chromebooks. Existing ChromeOS and the upcoming Android-based OS will continue to co-exist for some time. However, it is likely that once this 10-year software update commitment ends for devices that can't be updated to Aluminium OS, Google will phase out ChromeOS.

Samsung has been launching Chromebooks since 2011. Its first Chromebook was the Series 5 laptop. In 2012, it introduced the first ‘Galaxy Chromebook' model and then launched the Galaxy Chromebook in 2020. Its latest and most advanced Chromebook is the Galaxy Chromebook Plus, which has some AI-powered features.