Google confirms to merge Android and ChromeOS in future: Here’s what we know

Google is preparing to merge its two major operating systems, Android and ChromeOS, to create a new single unified platform offering users a seamless cross-device experience. This long-standing speculation has officially been confirmed by Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem, during a recent interview with TechRadar. The move will provide better integration between its ecosystem of devices.

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He said, “We’re going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform.” Samat, who looks after Android system across mobile, wearables, XR, TV, and automotive platforms, hinted that the shift is influenced by laptop usage trends. Google is reportedly studying how people interact with laptops.

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Though he did not provide a timeline or technical details on the upcoming changes, reports suggest that this would not be a complete rebuild of a new operating system but a cross-device transition between mobile and laptop, as Android will serve as the base for both. Notably, Chromebooks already support Android apps.

The announcement comes at a time when the latest Android update brings in support for large-screen devices with features like a desktop mode, enhanced window management, better support for external displays, and increased app adaptability.

Additionally, the Android-Chrome OS merge will help Google to better compete with Apple’s iPadOS and macOS ecosystem, offering a unified experience across phones, tablets, and laptops.

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Meanwhile, Google has introduced Android 16 at its Google I/O 2025 in May, bringing in a significant design overhaul in years – Material 3 Expressive. The latest update comes with support for tablet-sized canvases, smoother animations, and better customisation. The latest update lets users take a photo, set it as their wallpaper, and then use the image’s colour palette throughout the system, including apps like Gmail as well as third-party apps.

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