Google is considering merging its ChromeOS and Android operating systems.With this move, it plans to challenge Apple’s iPad ecosystem. The next generation of Chromebook models is expected to be powered by Android-powered ChromeOS.
ChromeOS and Android will be a joint operating system
Google is pursuing a dual strategy of platform convergence and research investment, strengthening its focus on both operating systems and artificial intelligence. Reports suggest that the company is looking to merge the two operating systems by fully integrating ChromeOS into Android.
This strategy represents a shift from previous attempts to bridge the platforms. While details are still unclear, it has been reported that Chromebooks in the coming years could run on a completely modified Android platform. This would presumably take advantage of Android’s recent advances in multitasking and peripheral support.
This move is seen as a potential rival to Apple’s iPadOS dominance in the tablet market, creating a more unified ecosystem.
At the same time, Google strengthened its commitment to AI research with a $22 million investment in scientific projects. The initiative, led by Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, is an initiative to