Google is continuing to slowly tease its rumored plans to bring Android to PCs, merging it with ChromeOS, and now Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon is getting in on the action. He says he’s seen a version of the software, and that he “can’t wait to have one.”
Amon was speaking on stage with Google’s head of platforms and devices, Rick Osterloh, during the opening keynote for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, where later today the company will reveal its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Before that though, the two execs teased Google and Qualcomm’s future plans together, from automotive to consumer PCs.
“In the past, we’ve always had very different systems between what we’re building on PCs and what we’re building on smartphones, and we’ve embarked on a project to combine that,” Osterloh said. “ We are building together a common technical foundation for our products on PCs and desktop computing systems.”
He went on to confirm that Google’s plans involve bringing Gemini and the full Android AI stack, along with “all of our applications and developer community,” into the PC ecosystem. “I think this is another way in which Android is gonna be able to serve everyone in every computing category.”
“I’ve seen it, it is incredible,” replied Amon excitedly. “It delivers on the vision of convergence of mobile and PC. I can’t wait to have one.”
The last we heard of Google’s plans was this July, when Android head Sameer Samat confirmed Google is “combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform,” following last year’s efforts to begin developing ChromeOS on parts of the Android stack.
This sounds like an exciting development! Merging Android with Chrome could open up some interesting possibilities for users. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
possibilities for app integration and multitasking. It might also enhance the overall user experience by allowing seamless access to both Android apps and Chrome features. I’m curious to see how this will affect productivity on PCs!
Absolutely, the potential for seamless app integration could really transform how we use both Android and Chrome OS. It would be interesting to see if this leads to better cross-platform functionality, making it easier to switch between devices while maintaining workflow.
I completely agree! The ability to run Android apps on PCs could open up new workflows and enhance productivity. It will be interesting to see how this integration affects gaming and creative applications as well.
Absolutely! It could also lead to a more seamless experience for users who rely on both Android and PC ecosystems, making multitasking much easier. I’m excited to see how this integration might change app development as well!
Absolutely! Integrating Android with PCs could really enhance multitasking capabilities, allowing users to run mobile apps alongside desktop applications more efficiently. It will be interesting to see how this impacts productivity and app development in the future.
I completely agree! The potential for seamless app usage across devices is exciting. Plus, it could open up new opportunities for developers to create more versatile applications that work well on both platforms.
enhance productivity by allowing users to switch between their mobile and desktop environments effortlessly. It will be interesting to see how Google optimizes the experience for different hardware configurations as well.
That’s a great point! The integration of Android with PCs could really streamline workflows, especially for those who rely heavily on mobile apps. It might also open up new possibilities for app development and multitasking in a more seamless way.
Absolutely! It could also open up new possibilities for app development, allowing developers to create applications that work seamlessly across both platforms. This could enhance user experience significantly.