{"id":65315,"date":"2016-09-26T17:20:52","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T16:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=65315"},"modified":"2016-09-27T14:48:31","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T13:48:31","slug":"google-pixel-laptop-andromeda-os","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/09\/google-pixel-laptop-andromeda-os\/","title":{"rendered":"Google working on Pixel laptop running new Andromeda OS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Android Police<\/em> reported today that Google is working on a new Pixel laptop, code name Bison, to be released next autumn. Most interestingly, the laptop will run a new operating system, with the code name\u00a0Andromeda.*<\/p>\n

This new OS will be a combination of Android and Chrome OS, and was first mentioned in reports<\/a> by The Wall Street Journal<\/em> and The Verge\u00a0<\/em>last year. Google will reportedly market the OS as the equivalent of Windows or MacOS for productivity, capable of running Office, Photoshop and other programs.\u00a09to5Google<\/em> suggests that Google are currently testing the operating system on the Nexus 9 tablet, which was recently discontinued.<\/p>\n

In terms of hardware, the laptop will have a 12.3-inch display, with a 10mm frame that can convert into a tablet mode with stylus support. Two USB-C ports, a backlit keyboard and a glass trackpad are also mentioned.\u00a0It’ll be powered by an Intel processor, likely a low-power model, backed with 32GB or 128GB of storage and 8GB or 16GB of RAM. It will also have a 3.5mm port — amazing!<\/p>\n

It’s unknown whether Google will make any mention of the device at its October 4th event, which is expected to include two new phones (Pixel X and Pixel XL). A 7-inch Huawei tablet has also been appearing in some rumours, and could yet to be announced at the same event.<\/p>\n

What do you make of the news? Let us know in the comments below, or write to us on Twitter @mobilefun<\/a>!<\/p>\n

* It’s not known if Google’s Andromeda has any connection to EA’s Mass Effect Andromeda, the 2017 release of the critically acclaimed RPG series. We assume not, but it could be a fun crossover.<\/em><\/p>\n

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