The big picture: Google is reportedly developing a new Android-based operating system for traditional PCs. Codenamed "Aluminium," the OS is expected to replace ChromeOS, Google's cloud-focused laptop ...

They won’t replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps.

Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS powering Chromebooks for years, but the ...

ChromeOS has been a very successful platform for Google, helping it secure a foothold in the laptop industry without competing at the premium end of the spectrum. Google positioned ChromeOS devices as ...

Google is working on the “Aluminium OS” project, a new Android-based system set to replace ChromeOS. The new platform targets desktop PCs, even in the premium segment, aiming to compete with Windows ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Google LLC plans to merge its ChromeOS and Android operating system, a company executive revealed on Friday. Sameer Samat, the president of the Android ecosystem, divulged the plan in an interview ...