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Google Names 'Aluminium OS' as Android-Based Desktop Push With AI at the Core

A new job listing lays out a phased move from ChromeOS toward a premium PC portfolio built on Android.

Overview

  • A LinkedIn posting for a Senior Product Manager explicitly identifies Aluminium OS as a new Android-based operating system built with AI at the core.
  • The role describes a portfolio spanning laptops, detachables, tablets and mini-PC boxes across tiers including AL Entry, AL Mass Premium and AL Premium.
  • Google indicates ChromeOS will coexist with Aluminium during a managed transition, with responsibilities to plan the shift for business continuity.
  • Public bug reports show engineers referencing Aluminium alongside ChromeOS boards using MediaTek Kompanio 520 and 12th‑gen Intel processors, suggesting early testing on existing hardware.
  • Google has already announced an Android-for-PC initiative with Qualcomm, and multiple outlets report first Aluminium-based devices are expected in 2026.