• Qualcomm is rumored to have added Android 16 support for its Snapdragon X PC chips. • While it sparks hopes about Android-based PCs, there’s not enough evidence or clarity yet. • One of the biggest roadblocks is the absence of proper software support, as Android still lacks a fully functional desktop mode.

Google’s Chrome OS has aged better than most PC users would have anticipated, but its long run is nearing its end. Google has already confirmed its plans to merge Chrome OS with Android, and the driver behind this shift is the need to manage engineering resources more effectively and compete with Apple. While this is expected to be a multi-year transition, we may see actual laptops — not flagship tablets capable of serving as laptop replacements — running Android soon.

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