Google may be readying new ‘Chromebook X’ branding for more premium ChromeOS laptops
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Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Google could be about to launch a new branding initiative for Chromebooks dubbed Chromebook X," according to a new report from 9to5Google. The publication has pulled together several code commits referencing the new name, which suggests that the branding could be used for laptops that meet certain spec requirements and allow them to offer exclusive features. One source tells 9to5Google that the first Chromebook X laptops could launch before the end of the year.
Although the ChromeOS operating system is best known for running on affordable laptops used in places like schools, over the years, it's picked up some higher-end features like support for productivity apps like LumaFusion and the ability to run Linux programs. 9to5Google s...