Google may be gearing up to take on the MacBook Pro with its latest high-end laptop project. As per an internal email revealed by Android Headlines, Google has greenlit a project for a new laptop, codenamed “Snowy”. This laptop is expected to pack premium specifications, making it a formidable competitor to the likes of the Dell XPS, Microsoft Surface Laptop, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, and Apple’s MacBook Pro. If things go as planned, this project could soon evolve into a noteworthy addition to the Pixel lineup.

Google’s Pixel laptops have been around since 2013, when the first Chromebook Pixel was launched. This was followed by a second-generation model in 2015, and the more budget-friendly Pixelbook in 2017, and Pixelbook Go in 2019. Despite taking a hiatus from laptop development, Google has been actively catering to the market by providing ChromeOS to its hardware partners and developing the Gemini AI system for third-party laptops.

The timing of these rumors is intriguing, as there is also talk of Google potentially merging its ChromeOS and Android operating systems. This move could be a strategic attempt to challenge Apple in the tablet market. This hybrid system could supercharge both Android tablets and Chromebook laptops, transforming them into entertainment and productivity powerhouses.

As of now, details about the new Pixel Laptop are scarce. It’s expected to run ChromeOS, like the original Pixelbooks, unless Google decides to use the unified ChromeOS and Android system. Potential features could include components like the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, as suggested by T3. Google could also leverage its in-house Tensor SoC series for this laptop.

As for the competition, Apple is reportedly not planning to revamp its MacBook Pro line until 2026, which could give Google ample time to refine its product. The next MacBook Pro could possibly feature an OLED display and an M6 chip based on the 2nm process. As of now, the Pixel Laptop remains a subject of speculation, with no concrete details available.