In this case, it might mean the writing is on the wall for Chrome OS as it currently exists. Chrome OS definitely had a moment during the pandemic as new remote workers and students sought cheap laptops to get them by.

Chrome OS is good and all, but it’s always felt distant — on an island of its own away from the might of Android. Well, it turns out Google finally got the memo to send a rescue boat out to said island, as an executive has confirmed the company’s plans to combine the two platforms.

All the Chromebook shortcuts you didn’t know you needed, from quick window tricks to smarter browsing, text editing, and system controls.

Laptops of all kinds go on sale for Amazon Prime Day, but Chromebooks combine the lowest possible cost with surprisingly deft performance. We've got discounts up to 50% on ChromeOS portables from Lenovo,