Google Officially Plans to Merge Chrome OS into Android

Abdullah Mustapha

July 14, 2025

Last November, there were reports that Google had on the cards a plan to merge Chrome OS into Android. Now that rumour appears to have been justified. A senior Google executive’s recent statement has pretty much sealed those plans.

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Google’s Android world president Sameer Samat recently spoke with a TechRadar reporter. During the conversation, Samat asked a candid question: why was the reporter wearing an Apple Watch, using an iPhone, and a MacBook? As plain as it seemed on the surface, the question hinted at more focus—unifying Google’s platforms to compete better against Apple’s unified ecosystem.

This is the first time a Google executive has been seen publicly admitting to a move to integrate the two systems. As little as Samat did not reveal the details, previous news shows that Google is planning to port Chrome OS into Android. Rather than creating a new platform, it seems the intention is to continue evolving Android such that it would fully replace the function of Chrome OS.

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Samat’s comments also show that Google continues to learn from consumers. Inquiring about the hardware, he might be trying to understand why Apple’s platform is so successful. This could help Google fine-tune its own process before bringing anything to the market.

At the same time, Android itself is becoming more capable on larger screens. The most recent updates include a full-fledged desktop mode, better windowed app support, and improved external display handling. These are indications that Android will be capable of behaving like a traditional desktop OS one day—something that could potentially make Chrome OS irrelevant.

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However, user opinions are split. In a previous poll, nearly half of them cast their votes to merge the two platforms. It was seen by most as a clever move that would unify Google’s product portfolios. But others were not so sure. Some feared the move could lead to hardware issues or complicate Chromebook updates. Others wondered if Google could pull off such an ambitious scheme.

We still have much to see at this point. But if Google can get its balance of power, flexibility, and simplicity right, this could be a significant inflection point in how we use Android on all devices. Here’s hoping the company tackles main concerns—particularly regarding hardware requirements and long-term support for current Chromebooks.

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