ChromeOS ending independent 'Lacros' browser effort in light of Android future
Google is ending the independent 'Lacros' browser project for ChromeOS to focus on integrating Android into the system. This move aims to improve performance and update speed on Chromebooks. Despite this change, users can expect continued support and enhancements.
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Google is discontinuing the independent 'Lacros' browser effort for ChromeOS in favor of integrating more of the Android stack into the operating system. The experiment, which aimed to update the Chrome browser independently of ChromeOS, started in 2020 and was available for testing since August 2023. The decision to end Lacros comes as part of a long-term strategy to align ChromeOS with Android, allowing for faster updates and improved performance on Chromebooks. Google believes that integrating Android under-the-hood will be a more effective way to drive innovation on Chromebooks. Despite the discontinuation of Lacros, Google assures users that there will be no user-facing impact, and they remain committed to providing regular updates and security fixes for both Chrome and ChromeOS. The company credits feedback from Lacros testing for various improvements already made to ChromeOS, such as faster login times and enhanced battery life during video playback.
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