Google's Chrome OS will reportedly be merged with the Android platform in the following years. However, it might not happen at all.
After the story broke out, Android and Chrome senior VP Hiroshi Lockheimer posted a tweet saying that they are "very committed to Chrome OS."
The statement is still quite vague. However, a spokesperson from the search engine giant has confirmed to Fortune that the merge will not happen anytime soon.
Chrome OS powers cheap laptops intended for educational use. Microsoft has been launching cheap laptops that can rival the price of the so-called Chromebooks.
The merger with Android will certainly make Google's operating system more relevant and powerful. Smartphones with mid-end specs are becoming cheaper every year and it could also happen to some laptops.
However, the removal of Chrome OS could also make Chromebooks obsolete. It has been a significant help for educational facilities, even beating the Apple iPad, according to CNET.
Lockheimer said in a statement: "There's a ton of momentum for Chromebooks and we are very committed to Chrome OS. I just bought two for my kids for schoolwork."
Google recently launched the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update last month. There aren't any announcements that they were going to merge with Chrome OS which also makes it highly unlikely.
Another advantage of the operating system is that there is little to no malware available. Android has been guilty of several flaws and vulnerabilities that would make it an unsuitable OS for educational laptops.
People also thought that the merge would happen after the launch of Pixel C, according to The Guardian. Still, the merge could prove useful for everyday users.
If Chrome OS's security features are implemented to the Android platform, the number of flaws and malware could significantly decrease. However, the integration may take a long time considering that Google refuted the rumors and reports.
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