Companies are increasingly focusing on improving user interaction by taking a seamless approach to software experience across multiple devices and laying a more unified ground for it. Google’s strategy is to actively streamline its platforms across its ecosystem for a more cohesive user experience. Now, a new report suggests that the company is working on merging Chrome OS with Android to put it in a better position to compete with Apple’s iPad.
Google intends to migrate Chrome OS to Android for a more streamlined user experience
Google is working arduously to make its position stronger in the market and keeps on bringing changes to adapt to the hybrid device market. Now, a new report is doing the rounds via Android Authority that highlights the company pivoting in a different direction and migrating from Chrome OS to Android. Google’s attempt to build a more unified platform by merging the web-focused Chrome OS with Android’s ecosystem is to offer a more seamlessly integrated experience for its users, mirroring that of Apple’s iPadOS.
Google is not the only company opting to streamline its platforms and improve cross-device functionality for users, but it seems to be the general trend in the tech community. This shift by Google would be huge and would bring a significant change in its operating system strategy. We have been hearing about Chrome OS taking on elements of Android since June, but this merging of platforms is more profound and would have a far greater impact.
Google has already started establishing the grounds for the transition. It is working on ensuring that Android can support browser extensions, enabling Android to run Linux applications, and enhancing support for external displays and devices to improve workflow. It is also planning to extend support for multiple desktop spaces, which would bring the experience closer to that of a desktop.
Google’s efforts to consolidate Chrome OS and Android is a strategic move to help challenge the iPad’s position by closing the current gap with a more unified Android platform. It is also an attempt to establish its productive features more through a robust platform that has been a weakness previously. While there is no official confirmation on the merging plans, we do look forward to a more streamlined experience across the ecosystem.