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Report: Google Pixel 3 laptop will run Andromeda OS in 2017 (Android+Chrome combined)

09/26/2016 at 10:32 AM by Brad Linder Leave a Comment

Google is said to be working on a new operating system that combines features of Android and Chrome OS. It’d be able to run across a range of devices including tablets, and laptops. And according to a report from Android Police, Google may be planning to show off a preview at its event on October 4th… even though the new operating system isn’t expected to be available until 2017.

The merged Android + Chrome operating system is allegedly code-named Andromeda OS, and if you’re wondering what kind of hardware will ship with the OS, Android Police has a follow-up. The website says Google will launched a “Pixel 3” laptop in the third quarter of 2017, and that it will run Andromeda software.

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Android was initially developed as an operating system for smartphones, although versions of the OS now power a range of products including tablets, smart TV boxes, and smartwatches. Chrome OS, meanwhile, was initially developed as an operating system for laptops, although it can also run on desktops and PC sticks (like the Asus Chromebit).

Recently, Google has started bringing Android features to Chrome OS: you can already run many Android apps on the Asus Chromebook Flip or Acer Chromebook R11 thanks to a new Android subsystem in recent versions of Chrome OS.

But Android Police’s sources say Andromeda isn’t just Chrome OS with Android app support. In fact, it’s almost the opposite: it’s a version of Android that has Chrome features built in, allowing the operating system to perform better on desktop and laptop-style devices.

Android Police says it’s confident in its source… but with the Pixel 3 (code-named “Bison”) scheduled to launch a year from now, there’s a lot of time for things to change. Google could alter the hardware or even drop the project altogether. Still, Android Police has an excellent track record with leaks, so it’s worth paying attention to the report.

The Bison/Pixel laptop is said to be a 2-in-1 device that can be used as a tablet or notebook. It will have a 12.3 inch display, two USB-C ports, a headset jack, support for a Wacom pen (sold separately), a backlit keyboard, a glass trackpad, and 10 hous of battery life.

There may be two models, including one with a Core M3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage and another with a Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

With a starting price of $799, the system will likely be expensive by Chromebook standards… but relatively cheap by premium laptop standards. Heck, that’s even reasonably cheap for a Pixel-branded device.

Update: 9to5Google says its sources confirm that Google is working on a Pixel notebook that will run Andromeda… as well as a Huawei-built 7 inch tablet that will run the operating system.

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The specs listed sound almost as if it’s a more premium version of the yogabook

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A Yoga Book with an android/chromeos would be awesome.

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Android on large screens is a terrible experience. There’s little user excitement or interest here. Sales seem to indicate this. ChromeOS is niche and constraining.

Really… the only excitement Google has created has been on the hardware front with their Pixel laptops. Even so, they hobbled it with limited storage.

A multitasking OS with efficient mouse support, a modern browser and Android apps *is* exciting. Hopefully, Google – in their continued monopolistic arrogance – don’t continue to purposely cripple their own efforts.

We’re already using your services. It’s time to create a viable Operating System built for more than just children. Also… root/sudo.

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Android in current condition is terrible in PC form factor, but the new OS is meant to change that. If you read the new post in Android Police you will see Google is hoping for Enterprise and other Desktop Softwares will available when the final version of the OS launched next year.

Android 7.0 already put full mouse support with changeable cursors. There is also a hidden Window Mode that all points to Andromeda.

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I am intrigued with the concept. I have said before that I want a 10-12″ detachable touchscreen that will be updated seamlessly like ChromeOS but have the apps like Android. I have tested Cloudready but my password manager of choice, Password Safe, does not run on ChromeOS, but has Windows, Linux, and Android clients. I am hoping for something lean and speedy, with multiple windows and good mouse/trackpad/keyboard support. I am hoping to avoid Win10 with that. Nothing against Win10 but I have yet to find an app in their store that is worth a damn.

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so a little bit of sort of “back to the future”-talk … dream on 12 month is a lot of time in it

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