One of the biggest stories out of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit in Maui isn’t just about Qualcomm — it’s how Google is finally merging Android and ChromeOS to create a new operating system for computers. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed that it’s finally happening, and now, a Google exec has revealed when it’s happening, too.
It’s “something we’re super excited about for next year,” said Google’s Sameer Samat, head of Android Ecosystem, at the tail end of Qualcomm’s announcement keynote.
No, I’m not excited at all
I want Linux for Android devices, not Android for Linux devices.
The latter is called “Waydroid”.
The first one is bring worked on, currently graphical acceleration works
Why would I want Android on PC?
My guess would be that it’s intended to replace chrome os, which is already just android lite.
So they can show you hyper targeted ads, obviously.
Maybe Android on PC won’t have Recall spyware like Windows, but then again just run Linux
Instead it has Google Services Spyware, and every app Spyware, and you’re not permitted root/admin access to block such things, unlike Windows.
Recall is completely removeable - or do you think a finance enterprise Risk Management would permit operational data to leave the premises?
Masochism and self hate, perhaps?
So Linux, but not FOSS?
Something I’ll never understand about Google is that they don’t seem to understand that killing every project that isn’t instantly super profitable also kills consumer confidence.
I wouldn’t even consider using a new Google thing for the first few years of its life since I fully expect it will be chopped sooner or later. Case in point: Killed by Google
Which in turn creates a self fulfilling prophecy that they created themselves.
And I also wonder, will it only allow app installs from the app store like they’re supposed to be doing on Android for phones?
Right? I would have bought in to Stadia if I had ANY faith in the company behind it.
Also, I thought chrome os could already run android apps?
In fairness, they did refund 100% of the people who “bought” it. I say that in quotes because Stadia came free with a game I purchased and they fully refunded the game when they killed stadia since it was only playable through stadia.
killing every project that isn’t instantly super profitable also kills consumer confidence
Does it tho? I mean, I know it does for techies like us but I am not so sure about the gen pop.
I’d argue that it hits gen pop even harder than it does us techies. How many times is a grandma going to switch video calling and messaging apps before her grandkids install WhatsApp on her phone? Is ANYONE going to touch any console Google releases in the future after the Stadia fiasco?
We techies are more open to trying out new technology, but for the other 99% of population though, tinkering is a nuisance rather than fun. They have better things to do than looking for ways to migrate their stuff out of the next Google project that’s being discontinued in 2 months.
i gave up with google when they killed Reader. Fuckin google.
Oh that’s why they want to block sideloading
I’ll stick with Linux, thanks.
Android is Linux! ☝️🤓
/s
I know what you meant, just being a goober.
A goober, huh? A goofy goober, perhaps?
[insert GNU/Linux rant]
Imagine a world where they extend that new sideload rule to “android for pc”. Then they get pc manufacturers to start pushing arm procs instead of normal pc procs. Then all new arm computers come standard with “android for pc”, with a locked down bootloader. They become popular because of the tech illiterate who enjoy the fact their pc works the same as their phone. They take over the market with these android pc’s.
Then we long for the days of windows, and preloaded linux on new computers becomes even rarer. Remind me in 5 years when im right
They won’t need to “extend” it if it is there from day 0.
Sounds like Macos 9 vs windows 95 all over again.
No one asked for this.
They can’t even do android for tablets
Nope fuck android. Linux for life. Hell one day we’ll get BSDs too
Ohhhhhhh
THIS is why they want to block sideloading…
If they think I’m going to purchase a computer that will become unsupported between 2-7 years from now and refuse to install the software I want to install, they’re insane.
Chromebooks currently have a 10 year support duration, that’s on par with windows and mac.
I don’t know if we’re guaranteed to see the same level of support for Android based devices, and if Google decides they’re not marketable enough, they could drop support as soon as before they even launch as they have with previous hardware initiatives.
Why the f would a sane person would install and lose admin/root privileges on his pc/laptop.
Pass
I went through the hassle of getting Waydroid set up but i honestly dont see the point in having android on the desktop
