Google confirms a radical change that will affect your mobile phone, computer and tablet.
The coexistence of Android and ChromeOS is a key—and also confusing—element of Google's strategy. As you may know, Android dominates the mobile world with its operating system, while ChromeOS powers laptops and tablets because it's Linux-based software. However, rumors about a possible merger between Android and ChromeOS have been circulating for years, although this convergence seems to be getting closer.
Sammer Samat, president of the Android ecosystem, said in an interview with TechRadar that Google will "combine ChromeOS and Android into a single platform," although he did not provide an approximate date for this merger.
The merger between Android and ChromeOS will benefit users
As we just mentioned, the idea of unifying Android and ChromeOS isn't new. Ever since Google allowed Android apps to run on ChromeOS, the Mountain View company has been paving the way for deeper integration, hinting that this would be its long-term goal. Furthermore, in June of this year, Google confirmed that future versions of ChromeOS would incorporate many of the core components of Android .
In parallel, Android is also advancing in this idea, since, with the arrival of Android 16 , said operating system has introduced a 'desktop mode' inspired by Samsung DeX, which allows the user to connect their phone to a monitor and keyboard to use resizable windows and enjoy a better multitasking experience.
Therefore, having a unified software, or at least one based on the same structure , would offer great advantages, since applications could automatically adapt to each device and a more optimized experience would be guaranteed.
The merger would not only provide a more fluid user experience, but would also better position Google against Apple . The reason? Although Tim Cook's company strengthens cohesion between devices thanks to its ecosystem, the Mountain View company would offer greater adhesion.
However, for Google, the merger process will not be simple , because a full convergence requires a significant technical effort to ensure compatibility with current hardware, while also seeking to maintain the extensive library of apps available on both operating systems.
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