Google is building a new Android version for desktops and laptops

Google is working on a new Android version designed to run better on desktop and laptop computers. This version is being made by the same team behind the Pixel phones and tablets, and it’s focused on giving a smoother desktop experience.

Right now, Android works best on phones and tablets. But when it comes to bigger screens like Chromebooks, it often feels like a stretched version of the mobile interface. That’s what Google wants to fix.

According to a recent job listing, Google is building a “next-gen Android OS” for desktop-class devices. It mentions a focus on “large screen Android devices,” and hints that they’re improving how Android works with keyboards, mice, and touchpads. The goal seems to be making Android more useful for work and productivity on bigger devices.

Google’s Pixel team is leading this effort, and they plan to use it on both their own products and other devices made by partners. The project is still in early development, and it’s not yet clear when it will be released.

This move could help Android compete better with Windows and even make Chromebooks more powerful if they fully switch to this new system in the future.