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This week on The Chrome Cast, we are all about the Pixelbook Go and all the leaks, rumors, features and speculations surrounding Google’s new Chromebook. While we still have to technically wait until October 15th to have all our questions answered, the reveal of the name of this new Pixelbook and quite a few of its features is exciting to say the least. With some lingering questions around processors and prices, we have to wonder exactly how Google plans to leverage the Pixelbook Go.
We also talk a bit about the upcoming ASUS Chromebook C433 and its new landing page, specs, and US release date. This new device is just the tip of the iceberg of new Chromebooks that we expect to see this fall, but it is a very important part of that overall story.
Finally, we chat a bit about Google extending the Auto Update Policy for a handful of older, MediaTek-powered Chromebooks. This move, while great for folks using those particular devices, could be a turning point for Google in terms of the long term trajectory of Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and how long they will maintain support moving forward.
Notable Links
- A few ways Google’s Pixelbook Go will be unique in the current Chromebook climate
- Google’s new Chromebook – The Pixelbook Go – leaks out ahead of October hardware event
- Google extends End of Life for handful of Chromebooks: Sign of things to come?
- ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 US availability and release date confirmed
- ASUS Chromebook C425 Review
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