Chromebooks will receive the Pixel battery health feature in an upcoming ChromeOS update.

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      Chromebooks are set to receive a battery-saving feature that has already gained popularity on Google Pixel smartphones running the latest Android 15 software. This feature will limit the device's charging to 80%, contributing to prolonged battery life for Chromebooks. It will be included in the upcoming ChromeOS 134 update, expected next month.

      New ChromeOS Policy for Battery Longevity

      In the ChromeOS 134 update, a new battery charge limit policy will be introduced to provide more optimization choices aimed at extending Chromebook lifespan. Administrators will still have the ability to define a maximum charge limit, with the default set at 100%, to help reduce battery wear and enhance long-term reliability. This policy will be advantageous for both administrators overseeing multiple devices, such as in educational environments, and individual users aiming to extend their Chromebooks' longevity. The policy will be applied automatically with no need for user intervention.

      – Google Chrome

      The ChromeOS subreddit uncovered Google's information regarding this feature in the Chrome Enterprise and Education release notes for the current ChromeOS 133. Although the update will be administered by device managers, users who wish to charge to 100% can continue to do so as usual. Similarly, standard ChromeOS users will likely need to manually enable this feature, akin to its operation on Android 15, as noted by Android Central.

      More information about the upcoming ChromeOS 134 upgrade is anticipated in the following weeks. Meanwhile, there are already reports about the future Chrome OS 135, which may include AI-driven wallpapers and video call backgrounds for Chromebook Plus models, according to Android Authority.

      The previous ChromeOS 133 update, released earlier this month, introduced several notable changes to the Chromebook ecosystem, including accessibility settings for bounce keys, super-resolution high-quality audio for Bluetooth microphones, expanded language support for Screencast, and updates to the ChromeOS welcome tour.

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