So Google is jumping into the operating system business, taking on not only nemesis Microsoft but also the idea that applications are typically made to run on the desktop. Here are some thoughts on ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Google’s plan to introduce a free operating system for personal computers opens a new front in its longtime battle with Microsoft, a battle that could work out nicely for consumers who ...

The company clearly wants to chart its own course, positioning itself as one of the first challengers to Apple and Google in ...

Google LLC today debuted Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality and augmented devices. The software will initially ship with headsets. Down the road, Google will also enable hardware ...

Google is migrating ChromeOS to Android, which means Chromebooks will soon run Android instead of ChromeOS. Even though this change has benefits, I'm skeptical. Google does not have the best track ...

Google today announced Android XR, a new core branch of Android, designed as a spatial operating system for XR headsets and glasses. The company is pitching this as a comprehensive spatial computing ...

With the Internet abuzz this week about Google’s newly announced plan for its upcoming Chrome OS operating system, some analysts are wondering what exactly will set it apart from its popular — and ...

With Android 14 and Wear OS 4 both now fully released, this month’s Google System Updates showcase a few other improvements coming for our phones, tablets, and smartwatches, including the ability to ...

An operating system manages the computer's memory and processes while hosting all the installed software; it is the beating heart of the whole system. Whether you own a phone or a shiny new Chromebook ...