Google's ChromeOS team has begun borrowing "large parts" of Android's tech stack to innovate faster, to reduce the burden of maintaining multiple operating systems and to improve device compatibility in the face of variability in the vendor's core, the web giant said.

Prajakta Gudadhe, senior director of engineering and Alexander Kuscher, senior director of product management for ChromeOS, announced the technical transition, which has been ongoing since at least February, in a blog post on Wednesday.

"Bringing the Android-based technology stack into ChromeOS will allow us to accelerate the pace of AI innovation at the core of ChromeOS, simplifying engineering efforts and helping various devices such as phones and accessories work better with Chromebooks," said Gudadhe and Kuscher .

"At the same time, we will continue to deliver the unmatched security, consistent look and feel, and comprehensive management capabilities that ChromeOS users, businesses and schools love."