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Google Relaunches Cameyo to Stream Windows and Linux Apps to ChromeOS

The enterprise-focused service targets the lingering 'app gap' to ease large IT migrations.

Overview

  • Now branded Cameyo by Google, the platform delivers Windows or Linux applications in the Chrome browser or as Progressive Web Apps that behave like native windows.
  • The system streams individual apps instead of a full virtual desktop, letting tools such as Excel and AutoCAD run alongside web apps on Chromebooks.
  • Google positions the rollout as a migration path for organizations to adopt ChromeOS, including converting existing PCs using ChromeOS Flex while retaining access to legacy software.
  • The Verge notes Google acquired Cameyo last year and is now formalizing its Virtual App Delivery technology as an official enterprise offering.
  • 9to5Google reports Google’s work on Android PCs for next year and cites security claims like ChromeOS having zero reported ransomware attacks, presented as assertions in coverage.