Last year, Google brought its Android and Chrome teams under one roof within the Pixel and Devices group – and now, that move is reportedly leading to layoffs.
, Google brought its Android and Chrome teams under one roof within the Pixel and Devices group – and now, that move is reportedly leading to layoffs.
A new report (subscription required) says Google has let go of hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices division, the team behind major products like Android, Pixel phones and Chrome.
This comes just a few months after the company offered voluntary buyouts in January 2025 as part of a bigger restructuring plan. The Android and Chrome units were placed under Pixel and Devices chief Rick Osterloh in 2024 and the combined group had more than 20,000 employees before the buyouts.
