The tech world is buzzing today after Google accidentally leaked screen recordings of its most ambitious project yet: Aluminium OS (ALOS). For years, we’ve heard rumors about Google merging Android and ChromeOS. Now, thanks to a slip-up in a bug report, we finally see what happens when the world's most popular mobile OS grows up to become a desktop powerhouse.
What is Aluminium OS?
Codenamed "Aluminium," this new operating system is a unified platform based on Android 16, but rebuilt specifically for laptops and desktops. Unlike ChromeOS, which felt like a "browser in a box," Aluminium OS is a full-fledged desktop environment designed to run on high-end x86 and ARM hardware (like Intel and Snapdragon X Elite chips).
Key Features Leaked:
The "Centred" Taskbar: Moving away from the classic Android look, the taskbar is now centered at the bottom, resembling a mix of Windows 11 and macOS, but with the distinct Google Material You aesthetic.
Gemini at the Core: This isn't just an OS with an AI app; it’s an AI-First OS. Gemini is integrated into the system level, offering real-time summaries of any window you have open, AI-driven multitasking, and local processing through NPUs.
Seamless App Support: Because it’s based on Android 16, it natively supports millions of Android apps but renders them in high-resolution, resizable windows that actually feel like desktop software.
The "Update Revolution": The leak showed a Chrome browser updating in the background in seconds without ever needing to restart the application—a massive upgrade over how Windows and even ChromeOS handle updates.
When is it coming?
While Google quickly pulled the videos, the fact that it's being tested on existing hardware like the HP Elite Dragonfly suggests a late 2026 release.
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