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Google shortens Chromebook update commitment, reneging on 10-year pledge

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Google has reduced its promised update support period for Chromebooks. The company previously committed to providing 10 years of automatic updates for devices. It has now lowered this guarantee, though the exact new timeframe is unspecified. This move impacts the long-term security and functionality of existing hardware. The change represents a reversal of a key consumer and enterprise assurance for the platform.

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