Android and ChromeOS are two of the brainchildren from Google, and for the longest time, they have both managed to enjoy a good chunk of success. Android is largely found on our smartphones and tablets, while the latter is reserved for specific tablets, laptops, as well as PCs. If you have ever wondered if these operating systems can work on either of the devices, then Google has just proved that it can be possible, but I would not advise you to wait for that to happen.
ChromeOS running on Pixel 8 seems like a great idea, but since Android is doing just as well, there are no plans to merge
Google has successfully managed to run ChromeOS on the Pixel 8 device and ensured that all the functionality of the new operating system runs without any issues whatsoever. However, folks over at Android Authority have confirmed that the company is not looking forward to merging these operating systems together, and there is no reason for it to do so as well, considering that despite being separate entities, both are doing pretty well.
This is what Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google's VP of Android and ChromeOS, has to say:
“For us, there’s no point in merging [ChromeOS and Android]. They’re both successful. We just want to make sure that both sides benefit from each other. You’ll see a lot more of that happening, where we’re sort of cross-pollinating. But not, sort of, a merge.”
So, how did Google manage to run ChromeOS on the Pixel 8? Well, it was made possible using an open-source version of the OS called ChromiumOS. The demo was performed on the said Android device, and it was even showcased on a larger monitor instead of the phone's screen. It is also worth noting that the company is not ready to release the OS on Android devices, and as such, it is not looking forward to making that happen in the future as there are no plans at the moment.
Honestly, I am glad that Google decided to do something like that because it shows that the company is still sticking true to its fans. The fact that ChromeOS is more than capable of running on multiple devices goes to show Google's commitment to remain open source, which is always good for the fans. As mentioned, there is no reason for the Mountain View company to bring one OS to the other device at the moment, but it is always nice to see that the possibility is there.
