Overview
- Reports based on Android Authority’s analysis of internal documents and job postings indicate Google is developing an Android‑based desktop operating system codenamed Aluminium OS.
- The platform is described as having AI built into the core, with tight links to Gemini and the Assistant ecosystem and an emphasis on on‑device processing.
- Aluminium OS targets notebooks, tablets, detachables and mini‑PCs, with tiered hardware categories labeled AL Entry, AL Mass Premium and AL Premium.
- Planned capabilities include native Android app support, a classic desktop mode and a new interface designed for enhanced multitasking.
- Early test builds are tied to Android 16 and sources reference a 2026 timeframe, while Google has not announced the project or clarified implications for ChromeOS.