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ChromeOS is undergoing major changes, and Lacros is the first casualty


The experimental Lacros browser will be retired as Google shifts ChromeOS to the Android stack.

"As we refocus our efforts on achieving similar objectives with ChromeOS embracing portions of the Android stack, we have decided to end support for this experiment," the post continued. (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)This move won't really impact ChromeOS users since Lacros was always an experimental feature. The company specifically mentions faster login time and enhanced battery life during video playback as areas where the operating system was improved thanks to Lacros testing.

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