Gear News of the Week: Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera

Gear News of the Week: Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera

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One OS to Rule Them All – Google’s Grand Android Plan

The unification of Android and Chrome OS has been rumored for a while now. A report surfaced back in November last year, saying that it will happen. It was just a rumor back then, though. Earlier this week, however, a Google exec flat-out confirmed that it’s happening. He did not share any additional information about the merger, but he did say to TechRadar that Google is “going to be combining Chrome OS and Android into a single platform.” That…

Sony RX1R III: the DPReview team discusses the surprise announcement

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. This week, Sony announced the RX1R III out of the blue. Its next-generation full-frame photographer's compact features the same 60.2MP sensor found in cameras like the a7R V and a7CR, with a fixed 35mm F2 lens. The team sat down to discuss the camera, its eye-watering price in the US and how our readers and the internet as a whole have reacted to the announcement. If yo…

Android 16 is a mess right now

Android 16, Android 16 QPR1 Beta, Developer Previews, and Android Canary. The state of Android 16 is a mess, and it's not getting better.

Google Announces Exciting Transformation for Android: What it Means for Users and Developers!

Google has officially announced its ambitious plan to merge Chrome OS and Android into a cohesive platform, signaling a significant transformation in the