Google is launching a new hybrid OS that will be created by merging Android and ChromeOS. This system will challenge iPadOS and provide tablet-laptop users with better multitasking and a unified experience.
Google: A major change is coming to the world of technology, and Google is initiating it. Recent reports and interviews suggest that Google is preparing to launch a new hybrid operating system, which will be a combined version of ChromeOS and Android. The company aims to directly compete with Apple's iPadOS through this new system and provide laptop and tablet users with a better, more seamless, and multitasking experience.
Why was a new OS necessary?
Google's Android and ChromeOS are both very successful platforms today, but their direction and usage are different:
- Android is designed for smartphones and tablets,
- While ChromeOS is mainly used in laptops and Chromebooks.
However, as the boundaries of hardware are blurring and people are starting to use tablets like laptops and laptops like tablets, the need for a hybrid operating system was being felt. This is why Google is now working on a plan to combine both.
Google official revealed a major information
According to a TechRadar report, the President of Android Ecosystem at Google said in an interview that Google is currently working on a multi-device, unified operating system. He also added, 'We find it interesting to know how people are using laptops these days and what kind of features they expect.' This statement makes it clear that Google's focus is no longer limited to mobile, but it is moving towards a larger screen, multitasking, and a unified experience.
What will be special in this new system?
Google's new operating system could come with the following features:
- One system for laptops and tablets: Meaning there will be no need for separate versions.
- Better multitasking: Multiple apps, windows, and features can be used simultaneously.
- Phone integration: Features like receiving phone calls, messaging, and notification access will be possible, similar to iPadOS.
- Smooth UI/UX: A mixed interface of mobile and desktop, providing more convenience to the user.
- Easy platform for developers: It will be easier to develop apps for both mobile and laptops from a single codebase.
Hints have also emerged before
This is not the first time Google has given such an indication. In November 2024, a report revealed that Google was working on a multi-year project with the aim of creating a new unified platform by combining Android and ChromeOS. This has now been confirmed, as some code and design elements have been seen in Android 16 that are suitable for large screens and desktop use.
Why will users and developers benefit?
The two groups that will benefit most from Google's move are:
Laptop and tablet users
- Seamless experience on both devices with the same OS
- Features like drag & drop, split-screen multitasking, and external display support can be expected, similar to iPadOS.
- Tablet users will get a powerful laptop-like experience
App developers
- It will be easier to create apps for the same system
- Reach more users, resulting in more downloads and earnings
- Device fragmentation will decrease and updates will be in sync
Will Apple face direct competition?
Apple's iPadOS is considered the benchmark for tablet-focused operating systems today. But Google has the stability of ChromeOS and the popularity of Android. In this case, if this new system develops in the right direction, it can become a serious challenge for iPadOS.
When can this new OS be launched?
Currently, Google has not announced any official date. But according to sources, its first beta version may be launched at the end of 2025 or the beginning of 2026. The company may test it first on Pixel tablets or Chromebook devices.
