Earlier this year, the first signs of Google’s foray into the desktop operating system market emerged. Qualcomm will help Google develop it, paving the way for possible Snapdragon X-based devices running Android. Now, Android Authority has dug up more information about the effort.
Apparently, the project is codenamed Aluminum OS, which will combine ChromeOS and Android into an iPadOS competitor. The future of Chrome OS remains uncertain, but all eligible devices will likely receive the update. Chromebooks from Alder Lake and MediaTek Kompanio are being tested and could be among the first devices in the line. Additionally, users who choose to stick with Chrome OS will be able to choose it.
Aluminum OS will be the “first” OS with deep Google Gemini integration and will likely compete with Windows Copilot-branded devices. As for what the final OS will be called, the verdict is still up in the air. However, it will be available on many more devices such as laptops, tablets, mini PCs and even “removable devices”. As for the release date, it is expected to arrive sometime in 2026. Given that the project is nearing completion, it seems likely that it will be revealed at Google I/O, with a full release coming later.
