Google could launch Andromeda alongside Pixel

Google is expected to reveal its latest Pixel flagship early next month. The Pixel line will supposedly be replacing Google’s Nexus brand. However, it seems like there’s more to expect from the October 4 event than just that.

Google is also preparing to preview the Android-Chrome OS merger namely Andromeda alongside the two Pixel devices – the Pixel and Pixel XL, as per reports by 9to5 Google.

The reports contain evidence of a file named ‘SurfaceCompositionTest.java’ discovered in Android 7.0 Nougat AOSP testing, which is believed to be directly referring to Andromeda multiple times. The testing tool goes on to mention how the minimum score needed for Andromeda is 8.0, while Android needs a score of at least 4.0.

‘Google is testing the Chrome OS/Android hybrid on the tablet. An anonymous source has told us of users running early builds of Andromeda on the Nexus 9, but we have not been able to obtain direct confirmation from those users,’ reported 9to5 Google.

Adding to the rumour is a recent tweet by Hiroshi Lockheimer, SVP Android that reads, ‘We announced the 1st version of Android 8 years ago today. I have a feeling 8 years from now we'll be talking about Oct 4, 2016.’ Android Police speculates the above tweet may also be referring to Andromeda.

The first of its, an Android-Chrome OS merge -- Andromeda is expected to ease the laptop, tablet and all the other 2-in-1 devices experience for the convenience of the users. Let’s hope these rumours are put to rest on October 4.