Android 7.1 (Nougat) is coming to the Chromebook soon. Nougat is the latest Android OS version to date and was just released officially on March 9, 2016. Nougat has new features such as the split-screen view that also able two apps to run and used at the same time, and redesigned power and data 'savers.'
The news was first featured on the website Chrome Unboxed. It did not mention the official date, saying 'we've not actually seen any evidence or proof. It's mainly been an assumption.' They reasoned that Chrome OS and Android 7.0 have several similarities in running Android apps. Their basis is a tidbit of code from Chromium Review, which they claimed showed reference to Android 7.1 and that Chrome OS can 'quickly change gears' when 'ready to pull the trigger.'
Chromebook is a laptop developed by Google that runs on Chrome OS, and it uses the Chrome web browser as its user interface. Recently Ars Technica reported that the Android Play Store are coming to Chrome OS so Chromebook users will be able to be able to use supported Android apps as well.
The Chromebook has seen rising usage popularity lately. According to a report by CNBC, Chromebooks account for more than half of laptops sold to schools in the U.S, up from only 1% in 2012. Chromebook's market share has increased at the expense of its rivals Microsoft and Apple. Chromebooks have easy access to teacher-approved apps and other software. It is also cheaper, having a price range of $300 - $500 per unit.
If the rumors are real, it is expected that Android 7.1 have a significant impact on Chromebook user community. Chromebooks,as laptops, are better in multitasking and running several apps at once. The merge will allow Chromebook users access to amazing Android apps in Google Play Store. Android app developers, in turn, will have a bigger market for their apps as well.
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