Google says Chrome OS is going nowhere

Google has scotched rumors that Chrome OS could be ditched. There had already been some doubts about the truth behind suggestions that Android and Chrome OS could be on the verge of merging. Google has already gone to some lengths to stress how committed it is to Chrome OS, and today goes a step further in stating in very plain language:

"Chrome OS is here to stay".

The news comes from Android, Chrome OS and Chromecast SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer, who waxes lyrical about the virtues and successes of the operating system in a blog post. Far from planning to kill Chrome OS, Google wants to take it further, developing new form factors and working with new partners.

Lockheimer says:

There's been some confusion about the future of Chrome OS and Chromebooks based on speculation that Chrome OS will be folded into Android. While we've been working on ways to bring together the best of both operating systems, there's no plan to phase out Chrome OS.

So what's in the pipeline for Chrome OS fans? "A new media player, a visual refresh based on Material Design, improved performance, and of course, a continued focus on security". Chrome OS is going nowhere. In a good way...

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