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To succeed, desktop Android needs Gemini to build a next-gen OS
It appears that turning Android into a desktop operating system is Google’s next big consumer initiative. To put it bluntly, I think this effort fails if all they’re doing is making a one-to-one Windows, Mac, or ChromeOS competitor. The path to success that I see is Google developing a next-generation OS that leverages AI and Gemini to make possible an entirely new user experience that is voice and agent-first. more…
It appears that turning Android into a desktop operating system is Google’s next big consumer initiative. To put it bluntly, I think this effort fails if all they’re doing is making a one-to-one Windows, Mac, or ChromeOS competitor. The path to success that I see is Google developing a next-generation OS that leverages AI and Gemini to make possible an entirely new user experience that is voice and agent-first. more…
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