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technology6 days ago•6 min saved

Lenovo Unveils Android 17-Powered Yoga Tab Gen 2 Duo With Big Batteries and Long-Term Upgrades

Lenovo introduced the Yoga Tab Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2, both shipping with Android 17 and a promise of seven guaranteed OS upgrades plus seven years of security patches. The 13-inch Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 features a 4K 3840x2560 PureSight Pro display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB RAM, 12,700mAh battery with 68W charging, six Harman Kardon speakers, USB-C, Wi‑Fi 7, and includes a stylus and keyboard, priced at $999.99. The smaller 11.1-inch Yoga Tab Gen 2 uses a Dimensity 9500s, 8GB RAM, 11,000mAh battery, and costs $729.99, with similar features and the same bundled accessories. Lenovo flags ambitious software support and AI features while positioning these as premium alternatives to iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S rivals.

via PhoneArena|

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technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Google Extends Pixel 6, 7, and Fold Updates by Two Years

Google has updated its support policy to extend the OS upgrade period for the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold series from three to five years. This change, confirmed in a support document, means these devices will receive two additional Android OS upgrades beyond the initially promised three, along with five years of security updates. The extension aligns with Google's recent trend of offering longer support windows, as seen with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series, which are promised seven years of updates.

via Android Central|

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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google's Solution for Upgrading Older PCs After Windows 10 Support Ends"

Google's ChromeOS Flex will enable businesses to install an auto-updating version of the Chrome operating system on older Windows devices, providing regular security updates and features like data encryption after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 in 2025. This move aims to prevent millions of PCs from becoming obsolete and ending up in landfills. Despite ChromeOS's lower popularity compared to Windows, Google's solution could extend the functional lifespan of many PCs and potentially reduce e-waste.

via Yahoo Finance|

#chromeos-flex #google #microsoft

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google's Solution for Upgrading Older PCs After Windows 10 Support Ends"

Google's ChromeOS Flex will enable businesses to install an auto-updating version of the Chrome operating system on older Windows devices, providing regular security updates and features like data encryption even after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 in 2025. This move aims to prevent millions of PCs from becoming obsolete and ending up in landfills, as demand for devices without security updates could be low. Google's ChromeOS, with a 1.8% share of the worldwide desktop OS market, will allow users to stream legacy Windows and productivity applications, potentially extending the functional lifespan of older PCs.

via Yahoo Finance|

#chromeos-flex #google #microsoft

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"ChromeOS Flex: Reviving Old PCs After Windows Support Ends"

Google's ChromeOS Flex will enable businesses to install an auto-updating version of the Chrome operating system on older Windows devices, allowing them to continue receiving regular security updates and features after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 in 2025. This move aims to prevent millions of PCs from becoming obsolete and ending up in landfills, as demand for devices without security updates could be low. ChromeOS Flex will also allow users to stream legacy Windows and productivity applications, potentially extending the functional lifespan of older PCs.

via Reuters|

#chromeos-flex #google #microsoft