Android has an enormous app ecosystem, but many of those apps still struggle on larger screens, like tablets. And Android doesn’t have great multitasking or window management, which are both important on large displays. ChromeOS, on the other hand, does browser stuff and window management really well, but doesn’t really support non-web apps.

Sameer Samat, President of Google’s Android Ecosystem, recently confirmed that ChromeOS will eventually be phased out as an independent platform. Instead, future Chromebooks and tablets will run on a version of Android that is optimised for larger screens and productivity.

Sameer Samat, President of Google’s Android Ecosystem, confirmed in a recent interview that Chrome OS will no longer remain a stand‐alone operating system. Instead, future Chromebooks and tablets are expected to run on an Android-based platform, giving users a seamless cross-device experience.