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Google Officially Merges Chrome OS Into Android-Based Platform

Future Chromebooks and tablets will run on a unified Android-based system in early desktop-mode trials focused on security updates.

Google appears to be testing Android’s desktop mode, including windowing tools and Linux terminal support.
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Android might soon become more laptop-friendly.
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Overview

  • Sameer Samat confirmed that Chrome OS will cease to exist as a standalone OS and will instead be integrated into Android.
  • The unified platform will power upcoming Chromebooks and tablets as Google tests desktop-mode features.
  • Initial trials showcase windowed applications, Linux terminal support and enhanced handling of external displays.
  • Google believes one operating system will streamline development, reduce device fragmentation and enable Gemini-powered AI features across devices.
  • Key questions remain over how Chrome OS’s automatic update model and security safeguards will translate to the new Android-based environment and whether desktop usability will match current standards.