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It appears Google has pulled the Chrome OS 86 Stable Channel update from most Chromebooks

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 30 Comments Automatic Updates, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 85, Chrome OS 86, Chromebooks, Stable Channel, Updates

In mid-October, Google began updating Chromebooks to the Chrome OS 86 Stable Channel. Now most devices show that Chrome OS 85 is the most recent, indicating a temporary pull-back of the latest software.

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Google announces 8 years of Chrome OS software updates for all new Chromebooks (Updated)

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments AUE, Automatic Updates, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google, Updates

Google has largely addressed the oft-mentioned “built-in obsolescence” and return on investment arguments against Chromebooks by announcing 8 years of automatic Chrome OS updates for all new devices.

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It’s time for Chromebook users to have more control over Chrome OS automatic updates

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 Kevin C. Tofel 11 Comments Automatic Updates, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 75, Settings, Updates

Automatic Chromebook updates are a great thing, until they’re not, as shown by the recent issues with Chrome OS 75. Maybe it’s time for users to have a little more control around the update process, similar to how GSuite managed devices have.