Google to Merge Android and ChromeOS into Unified PC Platform, Targeting 2026 launch
LAS VEGAS, NV – Google is planning to converge its Android and ChromeOS operating systems into a single platform for PCs, with a targeted launch timeframe of early 2026. The move aims to streamline advancement and offer a consistent experience across mobile and desktop devices.
Currently, android offers a desktop-like experience through features like Samsung DeX and Motorola Ready For, wich mirror a phone or tablet’s display onto an external screen. However, Google’s ambitions extend beyond this, envisioning Android running natively on PCs powered by ARM-based processors.
Qualcomm is heavily involved in the project, with CEO Cristiano Amon expressing excitement about the integration and the role Snapdragon chips will play. Amon previewed the software and stated he is eager to test it in a final product.
“So far, we had to get used to building computers and smartphones on different systems. But now we have undertaken to combine the two,” said Rick Osterloh, Director of Google Platforms and Device Division.
The unified platform will integrate Google’s Gemini AI ecosystem and leverage the existing Android application and development community. While a precise timeline for the complete merger of Android and ChromeOS remains unclear, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is being considered as a potential launch event. Qualcomm is anticipated to be a dominant chip supplier for these new android PCs.
