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Google to transition Meet hardware portfolio from ChromeOS to Android
Current ChromeOS-based devices will receive software support until 2030, while hardware partners plan to phase out sales by early 2027.
The short version
- Google announced it is replacing ChromeOS with Android across its Google Meet hardware lineup.
- Hardware manufacturing partners, including Logitech, CTL, and Asus, will end sales of ChromeOS-based Meet systems by early 2027.
- Existing Meet hardware on ChromeOS will maintain software updates, security patches, and support through 2030.
Key facts
- Google is moving its Google Meet hardware ecosystem from ChromeOS to Android.[9to5Google]
- Existing ChromeOS Google Meet hardware will continue to receive software releases, stability updates, and security patches through 2030 for recent models.[9to5Google]
- Logitech and CTL will end manufacturing and sales of ChromeOS-based Google Meet Compute Systems in February 2027.[9to5Google]
- Asus will conclude manufacturing and sales of its ChromeOS-based Google Meet Compute System in April 2027.[9to5Google]
- Google plans to launch new Android-based devices tailored for large-format spaces in 2027.[9to5Google]