In accordance with a supply inside Google, the corporate is planning emigrate ChromeOS totally to Android in an effort to higher compete with the iPad.
Again in June 2024, Google introduced that ChromeOS would begin utilizing elements of Android’s expertise, however in response to Android Authority, the change is considerably extra intensive than beforehand reported.
Google has lengthy developed two separate working techniques: Android, for telephones, tablets and different units, and ChromeOS, which is primarily used on laptops. Each have been profitable of their respective markets, however neither has managed to problem the iPad within the pill market.
Now, Google is planning to unite its efforts by folding ChromeOS to Android as a substitute of making a brand new joint system, as earlier rumours urged.
Sources state that future Chromebooks will ship with Android because the working system. This features a new model of Android, with assist for options beforehand solely obtainable in ChromeOS, similar to Linux apps through a terminal.
Google can also be introducing new options in Android 15, similar to improved keyboard and mouse assist, exterior displays and extra digital desktops. These updates are a part of an ongoing mission to make Android a fully-fledged various to desktop working techniques.
By combining one of the best options of ChromeOS and Android, Google can provide a platform that’s higher outfitted for productiveness.
A unified platform additionally means extra customers, which can appeal to extra builders to create apps for Android, one thing that would give Google a bonus. Apple is cautious of introducing productiveness options on the iPad to keep away from competing with the MacBook.
Google is but to touch upon the rumours.
This text initially appeared on our sister publication M3 and was translated and tailored from Swedish.