Rumor: Google to show merged version of Android and Chrome OS on October 4

Google would like to show the merged version of Android and Chrome OS next week, something the search giant is developing under the codename Andromeda. There are indications for this in various files in Android 7.0.

A CEO of Chrome OS and Android sent Saturday a tweet pointing out that Google plans to make a major operating system announcement at its event next week. Until now, there have only been rumors of new devices, such as the Pixel phones, a 4k Chromecast, and a Wi-Fi router.

According to Android Police, it is Andromeda, the name for the merged version of Chrome OS and Android. The platform would not be ready for a release yet and so Google would only like to show a glimpse. The work that the search giant is doing became apparent earlier this year, when Chrome OS users could install Android apps by adding the Play Store to the operating system.

In addition, 9to5 Google has found several indications in files associated with Android 7.0 that indicate that HTC Andromeda is testing Andromeda on the HTC-made Google tablet Nexus 9. This suggests that Andromeda-compatible devices at least distinguish themselves. by having windows with no fixed size, like desktop operating systems have. Users can make windows bigger and smaller themselves.