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Google is planning an ambitious expansion beyond smartphones and tablets: Android will soon run on laptops and desktop computers. This announcement came via Rick Osterloh, Senior VP of Devices and Services at Google, during Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon's keynote presentation at Snapdragon Summit.

This move signals a major shift in Google’s strategy. Until now, Android powered phones and tablets, while Chrome OS was Google’s dedicated platform for laptops. With the lines blurring, Google is now building a unified Android-based platform in collaboration with Qualcomm, bringing PCs into the Android ecosystem.

A Unified Android Platform Across Devices

Google had for years maintained two distinct operating systems – Android for mobile and Chrome OS for laptops – that existed alongside each other. Osterloh recently confirmed that these platforms will soon converge into one, enabling Android to scale across categories, including phones, tablets and PCs.

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This development could pave the way for a Pixel-branded Android laptop, long speculated but now seen as imminent.

Qualcomm Partnership to Power AI-First Android PCs

The collaboration with Qualcomm means these upcoming Android computers will likely run on Snapdragon chipsets designed for mobility, performance, and AI acceleration.

Android-powered PCs will use artificial intelligence at their core, with Google's Gemini AI model and Assistant deeply integrated into its platform. Osterloh noted how this will not only benefit users but also open new opportunities for developers in the PC market.

What to Expect from Android Laptops

While Google has not announced a release date, analysts believe Android laptops could arrive sooner rather than later. Key expectations include:

- Affordable pricing, similar to Chromebooks, targeting students and casual users

- AI-enhanced performance with Gemini integration for real-time assistance

- Seamless app ecosystem, bringing the best of mobile and desktop experiences together

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Android PCs Could Redefine the Affordable Laptop Market

Android laptops and desktops could revolutionise the PC industry, particularly within budget categories where Chromebooks currently dominate. By combining mobility, artificial intelligence (AI), and Google's app ecosystem - Android PCs may soon become a new category of connected devices.

For now, the timeline remains under wraps—but the future of computing is clearly moving toward AI-powered Android everywhere.