Google court filings suggest ChromeOS has an expiration date

Chromebooks debuted 16 years ago with the limited release of Google's Cr-48, an unassuming compact laptop that was provided free to select users. From there, Chromebooks became one of the most popular budget computing options and a common fixture in schools and businesses. According to some newly uncovered court documents, Google's shift to Android PCs means Chromebooks have an expiration date in 2034.

The documents were filed as part of Google's long-running search antitrust case, which began in 2020 and reached a verdict in 2024.