Overview
- Screenshots shared by analyst @Jukanlosreve show Qualcomm’s internal Android 16 private code list referencing “Purwa,” the codename for Snapdragon X, according to multiple reports.
- Visible repository manifests include computer vision, audio, Bluetooth FM, and camera subsystems, suggesting progress beyond a minimal bring‑up.
- Outlets report Android 16 code entries for Snapdragon X Elite and other X‑series parts, with no comparable updates seen for newer X2 chips.
- Google has confirmed a multi‑year consolidation of Chrome OS into Android and plans to draw on Samsung’s DeX experience to improve desktop usability.
- No commercial Android laptops have been announced, with reporting pointing to earliest devices in 2026 and software maturity cited as the key risk.