Overview
- The listing names Aluminium OS as a new Android-based operating system “built with AI at the core,” confirming deep Gemini- and Assistant-led capabilities.
- Google tasks the role with creating a roadmap to transition from ChromeOS to Aluminium while maintaining business continuity, signaling coexistence during the shift.
- Product plans span laptops, detachables, tablets, and mini‑PCs with tiers labeled AL Entry, AL Mass Premium, and AL Premium, indicating a push beyond budget hardware.
- Internal references point to early testing on ChromeOS boards using MediaTek Kompanio 520 and 12th‑gen Intel chips, suggesting both ARM and x86 paths are under evaluation.
- Google has confirmed a Qualcomm collaboration for Android PCs, with reporting indicating first devices are targeted for 2026 as branding and upgrade eligibility remain undecided.