For several months, the internet has been swarmed with rumors that Google has been developing an Andromeda OS, which would merge desktop Chrome and Google's mobile Android platforms. The combination of the OS would have meant that software would work across both platforms natively, making life much easier for tech fans and developers alike.

Nonetheless, it appears that Andromeda just went down the drain, as Google's VP of Android, Chrome OS and Play, Hiroshi Lockheimer, confirmed that Google isn't planning any OS combination while speaking on the All About Android podcast, according to Android Authority.

Lockheimer stated that as both operating systems are successful, there's no point in merging Android with Chrome OS. Lockheimer also said that they just want to ensure that both Android and Chrome OS will benefit from each other, BGR reported.

The tech company much more likely to see going forward is Chrome and Android operating systems will borrow from each other, as both OS has done in the past. For reference, Google's VP cited the addition of the seamless updates of Chrome to Android, which was introduced in 2016's Android 7.0 Nougat update, as well as Chrome utilizes Android apps. The statements of Lockheimer clearly pointed out that there is no Andromeda merge happening, and such an OS combination really makes no sense.

On the other hand, Google is anticipated to release the next version of Android at 2017's Google I/O developer conference. The next Android version is likely to be dubbed as Android version 8.0, and will have an interesting moniker that starts with letter O.

Also, Lockheimer claims that Android Instant Apps is still in the development stage, and Google is testing the app with developers. Android Instant Apps would allow consumers to access an app-like interface of a service without installing anything, Digital Trends has learned.

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