Google’s Chrome Operating System will arrive early next year and this time it isn’t a rumour, it has come directly from Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google. Schmidt was answering questions put by journalists at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.
When asked if Chrome would make it onto tablet computers, netbooks and other devices, the answer was a resounding yes.
He confirmed that Chrome OS will appear on Intel and ARM powered netbooks within the next few months. However, he added that because it’s open source, anything could happen, Chrome could also pop up on tablet computers too.
If you are wondering what main difference is between Chrome and Android, then here’s your answer, it’s all to do with the type of input used on a device.
Schmidt explained “Android is optimized for things that involve touch, (while) Chrome OS is focused on keyboard-based solutions. That’s how the market is evolving.”
Schmidt reiterated the point several times although we’ve never heard that explanation before. Perhaps he just came up with that idea on the spot and it all suddenly made sense.
Anyway, the point is he made it perfectly clear that Chrome OS is really meant for traditional keyboard type computers and laptops, whereas Android is more suitable for touchscreen devices.
He also confirmed that the next generation of Android, the eagerly anticipated Gingerbread, will be out in “the next few weeks”. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Gingerbread because apparently it’s suitable for tablet computers and other devices with larger screen sizes.
Another interesting moment at the summit was when Schmidt held up an “unannounced product” a phone running Gingerbread. Could the unannounced product be the rumoured Nexus Two?
“I said there wouldn’t be a Nexus Two” Schmidt reminded everyone.
Most believe the gadget to be the Nexus S SmartPhone, details of which were leaked on to Best Buy’s Website last week but taken down again soon after.
Tech site Engadget also found pictures on Flickr and Picasa taken using what they believe to be a Nexus S phone with a 5 megapixel camera. They say they carried out a little “digging” and all the photos came from Google employees and families of Google employees.
Schmidt didn’t give a release date for the unannounced product but perhaps the Nexus S will launch along with Gingerbread which could be before the holiday. Here’s hoping!
When asked if Chrome would make it onto tablet computers, netbooks and other devices, the answer was a resounding yes.
He confirmed that Chrome OS will appear on Intel and ARM powered netbooks within the next few months. However, he added that because it’s open source, anything could happen, Chrome could also pop up on tablet computers too.
If you are wondering what main difference is between Chrome and Android, then here’s your answer, it’s all to do with the type of input used on a device.
Schmidt explained “Android is optimized for things that involve touch, (while) Chrome OS is focused on keyboard-based solutions. That’s how the market is evolving.”
Schmidt reiterated the point several times although we’ve never heard that explanation before. Perhaps he just came up with that idea on the spot and it all suddenly made sense.
Anyway, the point is he made it perfectly clear that Chrome OS is really meant for traditional keyboard type computers and laptops, whereas Android is more suitable for touchscreen devices.
He also confirmed that the next generation of Android, the eagerly anticipated Gingerbread, will be out in “the next few weeks”. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Gingerbread because apparently it’s suitable for tablet computers and other devices with larger screen sizes.
Another interesting moment at the summit was when Schmidt held up an “unannounced product” a phone running Gingerbread. Could the unannounced product be the rumoured Nexus Two?
“I said there wouldn’t be a Nexus Two” Schmidt reminded everyone.
Most believe the gadget to be the Nexus S SmartPhone, details of which were leaked on to Best Buy’s Website last week but taken down again soon after.
Tech site Engadget also found pictures on Flickr and Picasa taken using what they believe to be a Nexus S phone with a 5 megapixel camera. They say they carried out a little “digging” and all the photos came from Google employees and families of Google employees.
Schmidt didn’t give a release date for the unannounced product but perhaps the Nexus S will launch along with Gingerbread which could be before the holiday. Here’s hoping!
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