Android and ChromeOS are officially merging into one platform, confirmed by Sameer Samat, a Google executive. The integration aims to enhance user productivity on large screens, particularly on tablets. Android has incorporated features like a desktop mode and improved windowing capabilities to support this transition. Additionally, speculation suggests that Google seeks to compete with Apple's iPad through this merger. There are also rumors of a new Pixel laptop in development to further strengthen Google's product ecosystem.
... we're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, and I am very interested in how people are using their laptops these days and what they're getting done.
Android has been gaining specific features for large screens, including a dedicated desktop mode, enhanced windowing capabilities, and improved scaling for different screen sizes.
A previous report suggested that Google's aim with the move is to become more competitive with Apple's iPad. This would allow users to get more work done on Android tablets.
Google is also rumored to be working on a Pixel laptop, which would help it expand its product ecosystem even further.
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