Google has confirmed that Android and ChromeOS will be merged into a single unified platform, marking a major shift in its operating system strategy. Sameer Samat, President of Google’s Android Ecosystem, announced the move in an interview, revealing the company’s intent to consolidate the two OSes to better support users across mobile and laptop devices.

Android, already the core of both systems, has adopted desktop features like windowed apps, external display support, and multitasking. ChromeOS has been built atop Android’s Linux kernel for smoother integration. The unified platform promises more consistent app performance, faster updates, and easier development for laptops, tablets, and foldables even paving the way for deeper AI integration like Gemini functionalities.

While exact timelines remain unannounced, Google hinted that developer previews could arrive by late 2025, with consumer hardware following in 2026 likely including a new “Pixel Laptop” showcasing the blended platform.

This strategic move positions Android as the central OS across device categories, reduces platform fragmentation, and challenges Apple’s unified ecosystem model.