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Google announced the Googlebook, a new premium laptop line.
Chromebooks will continue to receive support.
Chromebooks focus on affordability, while Googlebooks aim for a premium experience.
During a recent briefing ahead of its I/O developer conference, Google revealed the Googlebook, a new category of laptops that combines ChromeOS OS and Android into a single operating system.
The advent of this original system raises an important question: Are Chromebooks going away? According to Google, the answer is a resounding "No". In a virtual roundtable, Alexander Kuscher, Google's tablet and laptop lead, clarified "Chromebooks are not dead" -- at least for now.
Why Chromebooks will continue
Even if Google wanted to end support for Chromebook tomorrow, it realistically couldn't, as they're embedded across multiple consumer sectors. Bryan Lee, VP of ChromeOS Enterprise Go-to-Market, told ZDNET that "Chromebooks have become an invaluable tool for educational institutions, businesses, and consumers... We absolutely intend to continue investing in those experiences and supporting those users."
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