- Google has been working on Android for PCs, that brings the popular Android OS to laptops and desktops.
- Qualcomm's CEO and Google's SVP discussed the upcoming project that could change how we use out desktops devices.
- Android for PCs will be based on ChromeOS bringing full Android AI stack and a heavy range of apps and developer community.
Google may be gearing up for something big soon — Android for PC. Well, it’s not us but rather Qualcomm CEO who has actually seen the amalgam of Android from mobile to PC and adds that the tech delivers on the very promise of blending the way.
Android for PCs blends the experience of a phone and a PC
Cristiano Amon — Qualcomm CEO, and Rick Osterloh — Google’s SVP of Devices and Services, were having a chat at the Snapdragon Summit 2025, where they kicked off Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, what really blew our minds was when they were discussing a new joint project that would impact personal computing.
Osterloh said that for ages, he has seen people working on different (OS) systems for PCs and what we see on smartphones. He added that they have embarked on a momentous project that combines both. It means the upcoming Android for PCs will bring a common technical foundation to PCs and desktops. He further added how PCs can take advantage of a full AI stack, including Gemini models, a full range of applications, and a developer community in the PC domain.
To which Amon replied, “I’ve seen it, it is incredible. He added, “It delivers on the vision of convergence of mobile and PC. I cannot wait to have one”.
In 2024, we heard about Google’s multi-year project to merge ChromeOS and Android. Amon could be referring to this, and it has been affectionately dubbed the ‘Android of PCs’, although unofficially.
Bringing Android to PCs makes a lot of sense, as Android already offers a lot on phones; why leave PCs behind? Moreover, Google could enjoy further penetration in personal computing, which is a major win for the search engine giant after taking a lion’s share of smartphones and tablets in the market.
