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Google Pixel 3 Laptop To Run Andromeda OS: Chrome OS & Android Hybrid


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Google’s Pixel 3 will debut the firm’s new Andromeda OS which merges Android and Chrome OS


Paul Briden

18:42, 26 Sep 2016

As many have been predicting for a while now, mobile and desktop/laptop operating systems are merging more and more and the latest juicy rumour on the subject suggests that Google will debut the so-called Andromeda OS – a mixture of Chrome OS and Android –  in late 2017. The news comes via Android Police, citing two “independent and reliable” sources who claim a new Google laptop, known internally as “Bison” but also referred to as the “Pixel 3”, will debut the Andromeda OS software in Q3 of 2017.

AP describes it as “the first brand-new device to showcase Google’s combined Android / Chrome OS ‘Andromeda’ operating system in a laptop form factor.” Allegedly Google’s various teams, in lncluding the Android team, Pixel team, and Chrome OS team, have collaboratively been working on the project for several years already, but only now are little bits of info bubbling to the surface. The report also described the Pixel 3 as a “distinct effort from Google’s current campaign to bring Android apps to Chromebooks,” adding that the Pixel 3 will not be marketed as a Chromebook.

Android apps on Chrome OS descended from the ARC project, while Andromeda is a much larger, more ambitious initiative that is being pursued via merging Chrome features into Android, not vice versa,” the report explains.

“As such, it would be more accurate to say Bison will run Android than Chrome OS, and could finally be Google’s internal commitment to releasing Andromeda.”

In AP’s usual fashion the report describes confidence levels in the rumour, stating that it is “extremely confident” that the Pixel 3 will run Andromeda one way or the other. It goes on to say that although there are some spec details it seems such things are entirely subject to change at this stage. There’s also the fact that Google has a track record of starting ambitious projects before cancelling them after considerable development time – Google Glass and Project Ara, to name the main two which spring to mind on that subject. And that’s without even touching on the subject of possible delays – Q3 2017, it seems, is a best guess at present, but that too could be modified as time goes on.

In terms of the details then, the report describes the device as being an “ultra-thin laptop” (sub-10mm apparently) with a 12.3in display. Being a hybrid OS device there is of course some possibility of a hybrid form factor similar to the already-released Google Pixel C, which features a detachable keyboard design. However, so far the report only refers to Google having a desire to implement a “tablet mode” in some fashion, but it’s not clear just yet exactly how this will be done.

For the internals, it’s believed  we’re looking at an Intel M3 or i5 Core processor with 8-16GB of RAM and 32GB-128GB of storage – obviously there’s a lot of wiggle room between those numbers and it’s not clear if we’re talking about multiple variants or ultimately settling on one within those brackets. Other hardware will include a fingerprint scanner, two USB Type-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, built-in sensors, stylus support (allegedly Wacom supported), four microphones (of course voice command friendly), stereo speakers, and a 10-hour battery life. It’ll also feature a glass trackpad with a Haptic feedback engine, and a backlit keyboard.

Reading all that back we were starting to get worried this thing would cost an arm and a leg considering the high launch price tag of the Google Chromebook Pixel, however, the starting price is thought to be $799 (£616).

Rumours

Google's Pixel 3 will debut the company's new Andromeda OS which merges Android and Chrome OS

Paul Briden 18:42, 26 Sep 2016

As many were predicting for some time now, cellular and desktop/pc running methods are merging increasingly more and the most recent juicy hearsay at the topic means that Google will debut the so-called Andromeda OS - a mix of Chrome OS and Android -  in past due 2017. The scoop comes by means of Android Police, bringing up two "unbiased and dependable" resources who declare a brand new Google pc, recognized internally as "Bison" but in addition known as the "Pixel 3", will debut the Andromeda OS tool in Q3 of 2017.

AP describes it as "the primary brand-new software to show off Google's mixed Android / Chrome OS 'Andromeda' running gadget in a pc shape issue." Allegedly Google's more than a few groups, in lncluding the Android workforce, Pixel staff, and Chrome OS group, have collaboratively been running at the venture for a number of years already, however most effective now are little bits of information effervescent to the surface. The document additionally described the Pixel 3 as a "distinct effort from Google's present marketing campaign to convey Android apps to Chromebooks," including that the Pixel 3 may not be advertised as a Chromebook.

"Android apps on Chrome OS descended from the ARC project, whilst Andromeda is a miles higher, extra formidable initiative this is being pursued by the use of merging Chrome options into Android, now not vice versa," the document explains.

"As such, it will be extra correct to mention Bison will run Android than Chrome OS, and may just in any case be Google's inside dedication to freeing Andromeda."

In AP's same old type the record describes self assurance ranges within the hearsay, pointing out that it's "extraordinarily assured" that the Pixel 3 will run Andromeda somehow. It is going on to mention that even though there are some spec main points it kind of feels such issues are solely topic to switch at this level. There is additionally the truth that Google has a monitor report of beginning formidable tasks sooner than cancelling them after really extensive construction time - Google Glass and Undertaking Ara, to call the primary two which are evoked on that topic. And that is the reason with out even touching in relation to imaginable delays - Q3 2017, it kind of feels, is a very best bet at the present, however that too may well be changed as time is going on.

With regards to the main points then, the record describes the software as being an "ultra-thin pc" (sub-10mm it sounds as if) with a 12.3in show. Being a hybrid OS software there's in fact some risk of a hybrid shape issue very similar to the already-released Google Pixel C, which includes a removable keyboard design. On the other hand, to this point the record most effective refers to Google having a want to put in force a "tablet mode" in some style, however it is not transparent simply but precisely how this will probably be accomplished.

For the internals, it is believed  we are taking a look at an Intel M3 or i5 Core processor with 8-16GB of RAM and 32GB-128GB of garage - clearly there is a large number of wiggle room between the ones numbers and it is not transparent if we are speaking about more than one variants or in the end deciding on one inside of the ones brackets. Different hardware will come with a fingerprint scanner, two USB Sort-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, integrated sensors, stylus fortify (allegedly Wacom supported), 4 microphones (in fact voice command pleasant), stereo audio system, and a 10-hour battery lifestyles. It will additionally function a tumbler trackpad with a Haptic comments engine, and a backlit keyboard.

Studying all that again we have been beginning to get fearful this factor would value an arm and a leg taking into account the top release price ticket of the Google Chromebook Pixel, then again, the beginning worth is considered $799 (£616).

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