makes some significant changes to powering operating system , but it may not be easy for you to spot them. Future versions of the OS will be based more on the technology on which Android is based. More specifically, it will “include parts of the Android stack, such as the Android Linux kernel and Android frameworks, as part of the foundation of ChromeOS.”
The ChromeOS and Android teams already have some experience working together Run Android apps on Chromebooks. There’s the ChromeOS team Android’s Bluetooth technology, too.
There are several reasons for this change, including engineering efficiency and helping phones and accessories to be more compatible with Chromebooks. Google says it will “continue to deliver the unparalleled security, consistent look and feel, and rich management capabilities that ChromeOS users, businesses, and schools love.”
There’s another key reason to bake more Android tech into ChromeOS: to . Google says this approach will help it roll out new AI tools faster and more widely across more devices. Considering that Android devices are where many users will be Often out of Search, G Suite, and Gmail, it’s no surprise that Google wants to bring some of that same nous to ChromeOS.
Don’t expect to see the fruits of that labor on your Chromebook anytime soon. Google notes that while work under the hood is starting now, the improvements “won’t be ready for consumers for a long time.” Once the overhauled ChromeOS is ready for primetime, the company promises a “seamless” transition to it.
