Google is looking at ways to make Chrome OS a better alternative to Apple’s MacOS and Microsoft’s Windows 10 platforms, and one way to do that is by introducing a virtual desktop. Though Google has confirmed that Chromebooks will be getting the virtual desktop feature in the future, a timeline was not given.
In its current incarnation, Chrome OS — which is found on devices like Google’s Pixelbook and Pixel Slate — is already a capable multitasking machine with access to a desktop-class browser, Android apps, and inking capabilities. In the future, though, Chrome OS will be an even stronger multitasker and an even more competent competitor to Apple’s MacOS and Microsoft’s Windows operating systems, as Google has confirmed that it is exploring adding a new virtual desktop feature to its operating system.
During an interview with Android Police, Kan Liu, Chrome OS product manager, said virtual desktops “are on the road map” for a future version of Chrome OS, but he did not give a timeline for when users can expect the feature to arrive.
