Google is reportedly close to unveiling Aluminium OS, a new operating system that blends Android and ChromeOS into a unified desktop platform. Codenamed internally and developed with help from Qualcomm, this Android-based system could mark a major shift in how Google approaches laptops, tablets, and more.
Aluminium OS aims to unify Android and ChromeOS
The new OS is designed to compete directly with iPadOS and even Microsoft’s Copilot-powered Windows devices. According to the leak, Aluminium OS won’t simply be a fork of Android; it’s expected to fuse ChromeOS’s desktop strengths with Android’s mobile app ecosystem. The result? A multi-device operating system built from the ground up to run across laptops, tablets, mini-PCs, and hybrid detachables.
ChromeOS’s future remains unclear. Eligible Chromebooks, particularly those powered by Intel Alder Lake or MediaTek Kompanio chips, may be upgraded to Aluminium OS, but users who prefer the current experience might still have the option to stick with ChromeOS.
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Google leans into AI with Gemini-first integration
AI sits at the core of Aluminium OS. Google reportedly plans to build Aluminium OS as an AI-first platform. Gemini AI will integrate deeply across every part of the system. Unlike Microsoft’s recent Copilot push, Google is taking a different approach. It’s blending Gemini with Android’s interface and its wider ecosystem.
As a result, users can expect natural language controls, predictive suggestions, and context-aware features embedded throughout the system. Gemini won’t act as a side tool or assistant; instead, it will drive how the entire OS thinks and responds.
Everything we know so far about Aluminium OS
- Internal codename: Aluminium OS
- Based on Android, merges elements of ChromeOS
- Gemini AI deeply integrated
- Designed for laptops, tablets, mini-PCs, and detachables
- Targeted competition: iPadOS and Windows Copilot devices
- Eligible Chromebooks may receive upgrade paths
- Launch window expected in 2026
- Possible reveal at Google I/O
Google hasn’t confirmed the final name yet, but with development nearing completion, the countdown is on. If Aluminium OS delivers what the leaks promise, Android’s desktop future may finally be more than just a stretched phone screen.
