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Google’s Android Head Unifies Android With ChromeOS and Unveils Android 16 Material 3 Update

It aims to streamline device performance with Android 16’s Material 3 design refresh

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Early in his career, Sameer Samat’s cofounders wanted to ditch their startup for college. A 3 a.m. email to Google’s cofounder Sergey Brin helped clear their heads.

Overview

  • Sameer Samat announced that Android and ChromeOS will merge into a single platform to enhance integration across phones, tablets and laptops.
  • Android 16 debuts Google’s most significant design overhaul in years with its Material 3 expressive interface and updated system visuals.
  • The unified operating system is built to offer developers a consistent codebase and simplify software updates across device types.
  • Samat rejoined Google at Sundar Pichai’s request in 2015 and was promoted to head of Android in 2024 after leading product teams for Google Shopping and Google Play.
  • His journey began with a 1999 cold email to co-founder Sergey Brin that secured startup funding and exemplifies the role of proactive mentorship in Silicon Valley.