Google’s laptop operating system built around the Chrome browser is called ChromeOS.
ChromeOS is based on the Linux kernel and was designed around web applications, cloud storage, and Google’s Chrome browser. Google announced the project in 2009, describing it as a lightweight system for netbooks and other computers connected to the internet.
The first Chromebooks went on sale in 2011. Unlike traditional desktop systems, ChromeOS updates in the background and emphasizes quick startup, sandboxing, and centralized management. It later gained support for Android applications and Linux software, making it more versatile than its original web-only design.
ChromeOS is different from the Chrome browser itself. It is a complete operating system, while Chrome is an application that runs on many operating systems.