The Dominance of Windows in the Laptop Market: If I look at the laptop market, then here you don’t get to see any other big operating system other than Windows. I mean, the monopoly of Windows is such that if we go to talk other than Windows, we will only get to see Apple’s Mac OS. But that is only limited to MacBook Pro.
The Struggles of Linux and Android on Laptops
Even Linux was not able to make its specific place in the laptops. And Android also tried to make Android-powered laptops a while ago. But this strategy was also not successful for them.
Emergence of Chromebooks as an Alternative
Because of this, we got to see Chromebooks in the market, which is another alternative to Chrome OS. But apart from Windows, can Android make its place? Because so far, Android has only failed in laptops.
Android’s Initial Challenges in Laptop Integration
Because the simple thing is that when Android was made, it was primarily made for mobile phones. And the mobile phone app will run on their hardware. But when it was brought to the laptops, there were many problems here.
There were compatibility issues. The old apps that people were used to, they did not work here. And most of the apps were designed for the touch screen.
But if your laptop does not have a touch screen, it will not work properly here. And the limitations in the hardware, because of them, there was a limited scope here. The Android laptops were left here.
Why Chrome OS Was Introduced
And for this reason, Google had to take out Chrome OS. And Chrome OS was also specifically designed here for Android.
But it was designed keeping the keyboard and mouse in mind. That you are compatible with a keyboard and mouse operating system. And you can use it here.
Chromebooks
And if you look at it, Chromebooks can be a useful option in today’s time. If someone wants to do only basic tasks. Because if you look at it, all the entry-level Windows laptops come.
In comparison to them, Chromebook is a little advanced.
Unless you don’t want to run any program, task or software on any specific Windows. So Chromebook can help a lot here.
Key Advantages of Chromebooks
First thing, most of its things run online. But it also runs many things natively. Along with this, it also has an app store. Here you get to see the support of different apps. And you can do all this.
One good thing I have seen here with Chromebooks. That you get to see very good quality hardware in the price point.
That is, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. But in comparison to that, the quality of the hardware is good. Like IPS LCD display, stereo speakers. Here you have automatic updates. And if you look at it, security is also good.
Limitations of Chromebooks in the Premium Segment
In total, Chromebooks was a good alternative here. But the problem with Chromebooks is that it is only good up to the budget segment. When you go to premium, then when your requirement increases. Then Windows comes out. And there you get to see so many options in Windows. That Chromebook is very weak.
The Need for Windows in High-End Use Cases
Meaning, if someone wants to do a particular task or run software. Where will you get it? You will get it in Windows.
That thing is not available in Chromebook. If someone wants to do gaming, then the basic Android level gaming can be on Chromebooks. But the triple A title will not work on your Windows laptop. And comparatively, the hardware of Windows is very strong. When you start doing extra expense on it.
Google’s New Strategy: Merging Android with Chrome OS
But what do I say? If this problem is solved with Chrome OS and Windows. And what can Google do here? That Android and Chrome OS can merge together.
Basically, reports are coming that Google is planning. In which it will take its Chrome OS and Android.
It will merge both and design Android for the laptop. And even Google can try this with its new Pixel. And can also launch a Pixel related laptop.
Project “Snow”: A New Pixel Laptop to Compete
Its code name is Snow. Which will be such a laptop that will directly compete with Macbook Pro. And the Microsoft Surface will be there.
Meaning, there will be a touchscreen, there will be pure performance, there will be thin and light. And all applications will have a good support.
Taking on Apple in the Tablet Market
With this, it is also known that these people want to compete in the tablet market. Because in the tablet market, Android is still the same. But the iPad is still a monopoly.
In the Indian market, iPads are still popular. And at the global level, in the tablet market, iPads are at the top.
Apple’s Strategy with iPad and MacBook
If you have seen the iPad, there have been a lot of transformations in it. That is, if I take the iPad with Apple’s M4 chip.
So there, technically, its hardware is as powerful as a Macbook. And in it, the keyboard and mouse accessories are attached and tried to take it to the laptop.
But Apple has deliberately locked its software in such a way that it does not behave as well as a Macbook.
Because Apple knows that if it has the same functionality of the software as in the Mac OS. So people will leave the Macbook and start taking the iPad. Apple is stuck in this problem.
How Google Can Take Advantage
But this problem is not with Google. Google’s Chrome OS did not work in the laptop market here. That’s why they are trying to mix Android and Chrome OS and develop a new operating system.
Or in this way, Android should be developed so that it works very well in the laptops. That’s why Google is trying to create an alternative to the iPad. Which is compatible with touch screen, keyboard and mouse. Good support for apps. Hardware is also strong in it.
The Role of ARM and New Processors
In the market, the laptops with ARM processors are slowly becoming popular. So Android can also take advantage of this. Because the problem was that most of the Chrome OS was running on Intel-powered laptops. Which is with the old x86 architecture.
The budget laptop’s budget processor is not that fast. On top of that, the ARM design processor was made mobile-specific. Which is being used in tablets and Chromebooks.
In many cases, they were not that powerful. That’s why they will use the new Snapdragon X series. MediaTek will use it. And by using all this, they will deliver a better product to you.
The Future of Android in Laptops
So what I mean to say is that Android has moved in a very good direction in mobile phones. In the laptop, there was a monopoly of Windows. So Android could not be so successful.
That’s why Chromebooks were launched. But the problem with Chromebooks was that its hardware was more limited.
And its functionality could not be increased much. And the traditional apps could not be run here.
Can Android Finally Succeed?
But if Android solves this problem. It gives you such an operating system. In which the apps run well. And if you get a good alternative to the apps that are used in everyday work.
Then it can be amazing here. This can only be possible with the new Pixel laptop.
Looking Ahead to 2025
It is even heard that the products can also be seen in 2025. And in 2025, you can also see the first hint of this in Google I.O. I found this news very interesting. B
ecause in the PC industry, there are not many changes in the new innovation and operating system level. And if you can see any change here, it can be very futuristic.
Final Words
Will the new operating system Android be successful if it returns to the laptop? Or will its condition be like Chrome OS or Android in laptops? This is something to see.
Challenging the monopoly of Windows is still a big thing. But yes, now there is an option here that after the arrival of ARM design. Windows is also there and Android will also be there. So both are starting their new journey here again.
Let’s see what happens here in the future.
