Google teams up with Qualcomm to bring Android to laptops and desktops.
Snapdragon-powered Android PCs will feature Gemini AI and Google Assistant.
Analysts expect the first devices to target the budget PC market, much like Chromebooks.
Google is currently preparing to expand Android beyond smartphones and tablets. The company confirmed that the operating system will be available for laptop and desktop computers. This comes after Rick Osterloh, Google’s Senior Vice President of Devices and Services, confirmed the development at the Snapdragon Summit, where he appeared alongside Qualcomm CEO Christiano Amon.
SurveyUntil now, Google has maintained separate platforms for different categories: Android for phones and Chrome OS for laptops. However, Osterloh confirmed that the company is now collaborating with Qualcomm on a unified foundation that will allow Android to operate across multiple computing categories, including personal computers.
However, the details are still unknown, and speculation is growing about the possibility of a Pixel-branded Android laptop. Google has been in the news for months for merging Chrome OS and Android, and Osterloh’s comments confirm the development. Given Qualcomm’s involvement, the new category of devices will most likely be powered by Snapdragon chipsets designed for AI and mobility.
Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly and it is expected to be at the heart of these Android computers. Google planned to include its Gemini AI model, as well as Assistant and its larger ecosystem of apps and services, into the new platform. Osterloh pointed out that this convergence will benefit not only consumers, but also developers, who will have new opportunities in the PC domain.
It should be noted that no launch date has been announced at this point. However, it is fair to say that the launch of Android-powered laptops is imminent. Analysts believe the devices will initially target the affordable PC segment, similar to how Chromebooks are positioned.
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