Google is becoming unstoppable when it comes to developing new technology. Reports are now spreading about its plan to merge its two operating systems. Soon, Google's two operating systems will become one as Chrome operating system will be merged with Android.
As reported in The Verge, The Wall Street Journal has stated that the combined OS could be revealed as soon as next year. It reports that Chrome is essentially being folded into Android since the latter has emerged as the dominant operating system. Beginning 2017, Google will only have a single operating system on the market with Android featured on tablets, smart phones, notebooks and computers.
Combining the two operating systems means running Android on laptops and desktop computers which will require massive changes including supporting the Google Play Store.
The Verge has also independently confirmed the said news and a preview of the combined OS will likely be demonstrated at Google next year. Sources added that this move marks an effort at Google to reduce the number of independent platforms it has to maintain. It should help unify Google's software efforts and make its platform more appealing to third-party software developers according to Business Insider.
While this is a major and a surprising move from Google, it easy to see how Google has decided with this innovation. When Sundar Pichai was put in charge of both Chrome and Android two years ago, he was already making attempts to combine the two operating systems at that time. This plan includes additional support for Android apps inside of Chrome OS. Some Android apps are already up and running on Chromebooks regardless of the amount of support provided.
More so, Google has also revealed a convertible Android last month, called the Pixel C. This is surely an early sign of what Google is planning ahead.
