Last updated: April 30th, 2026 at 10:04 UTC+02:00
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They will likely run Android-based ChromeOS with One UI software and DeX.
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Samsung has one of the world's widest ecosystems of products, ranging from phones and laptops to TVs, XR devices, and smart wine cellars. However, its devices run on a variety of operating systems, including Android, ChromeOS, Tizen, and Windows, and that makes it harder for the company to deliver a consistent user experience across its lineup.
After switching its smartwatches from Tizen to an Android-based platform a few years ago, the company is now reportedly planning to launch Galaxy Book laptops that run on Android-based software.
We have exclusively learned that Samsung is developing Galaxy Book laptops based on Android. These upcoming devices will run Android 17-based One UI 9 software.
The company already offers ChromeOS-based Galaxy Chromebooks, and it is likely to transition to Google’s upcoming version of ChromeOS, codenamed Aluminium OS, which is based on Android.
With One UI already running on the company’s phones, smartwatches, tablets, and TVs, laptops using the same design language could significantly improve UX consistency across devices.
Samsung is reportedly developing three versions of Android-based Galaxy Books: low-end, mid-range, and flagship models. The flagship version is said to feature a very sleek design. However, considering the popularity of the MacBook Neo, Samsung could adjust its design priorities.
The company’s upcoming laptops are also expected to include Galaxy AI features, which are currently available on its smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets. The software will likely feature an improved version of Samsung DeX for better productivity, and it should integrate well with DeX on Galaxy phones and tablets.
It is still unclear when Samsung plans to launch these new laptops. Google could unveil Android 17 and the next version of ChromeOS based on it at the upcoming Google I/O developer conference in next month (May 2026). So, it is possible that Samsung’s One UI-based Galaxy Books could launch before the end of this year.
Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.
