Android 17 Beta 2 shows Google borrowing security features from Chrome OS

Google starts preparing for Android to get the same memory protections as Chrome OS when using Thunderbolt accessories.

Google talks Aluminium OS: Release plans, continuity, AI, and what happens to Chrome OS

At MWC 2026, we caught up with Google's Android ecosystem President, Sameer Samat, to chat about Aluminium OS and where it's ...
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Google Aluminium OS still set for 2026 debut, says Sameer Samat — what it means for laptop buyers

Google says Aluminium OS is still coming in 2026, and that matters in the UAE because newer AI-ready laptops may arrive while ...
Android

Android and Chrome OS Merger Finally on the Cards

After years of rumors, a potential merger between Android and Chrome OS could finally be on the horizon after Google’s Android ecosystem president, Sameer Samat, spoke about combining them into one ...
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Chrome OS On Android Could Be Final Piece In Pixel Jigsaw

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Chromium OS is a ...
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Chrome OS

Google’s Chrome OS Flex is now ready to revive Macs that are too elderly to run the latest macOS version. That includes models as far back as 2010. It turns the Mac into a Chromebook, but at least ...
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chrome OS

Google confirms plans to merge Chrome OS into Android, aiming for a unified platform with better desktop features and performance. Google is adding a battery charge limit to Chromebooks with Chrome OS ...
Engadget

Chrome OS

Lenovo's Chromebook Duet is now available for $280, putting a 2-in-1 Chrome OS tablet with reach of many people. Today, the most common way to install apps on a Chromebook is to download the Android ...