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Right on schedule, Chrome OS 60 has begun rolling out to Chromebooks and Chrome devices around the globe. The latest version of Google’s desktop OS brings with it a few enhancements and new features including:
- Improved support for Auto updates over cellular networks
- Location and Timezone selection enhancements using cell tower information
- GPU Rasterization support
- Device wide support for EAP-TLS Networks
Until now, the ability to update over cellular required a simple command executed via a crosh shell. We have been tracking commits that appear to be making this feature native to Chrome OS without any tweaks. We will be digging into version 60 this evening to see if these updates have been implemented.
Before you go mashing the update button, there are more than a few Chromebooks that have been excluded from the latest release. Here’s that list:
- Acer Chromebook 15 (CB3-532)
- Acer Chromebook R11
- Acer Chromebook R13 (CB5-312T)
- AOpen Chromebox Commercial,
- AOpen Chromebox Mini, AOpen Chromebase Mini
- ASUS Chromebook C202SA
- ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
- Chromebook 11 Model 3180
- Chromebook 14 for work (CP5-471)
- Dell Chromebook 13 3380
- Google Chromebook Pixel
- HP Chromebook 13 G1
- Lenovo N23 Yoga/Flex 11 Chromebook
- Lenovo Thinkpad 11e Chromebook
- Samsung Chromebook 2 11″
- Samsung Chromebook 3
- Samsung Chromebook Plus
The list of devices NOT getting the update seems to grow with every release but the ongoing rollout of Android Apps combined with devices powered by soon-to-be-legacy chips means more work for developers to keep everything running smoothly. If you’re device is on this list, keep in mind all but the Samsung 2 have the Play Store in some shape, form or fashion. So, don’t worry, be happy.
Check back tomorrow and see what other new features we can unearth in Chrome OS 60.
