The long-rumored Google platform that merges Android and ChromeOS into one might be closer to being announced than previously anticipated. Aluminium OS has been seemingly confirmed, with an official release possibly being around fall 2026.
In a recent interview at MWC 2026, Sameer Samat, President of Google’s Android Ecosystem, revealed that the new OS could begin rolling out later this year. But this isn’t just any new OS; it’s a sign of big changes to come.
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In short, Aluminium OS might be Google’s next big bet as a Windows rival. Early reports and leaks have suggested that it’s a full Android-based desktop platform designed to eventually replace ChromeOS altogether. Rather than taking ChromeOS’ browser-first approach, Aluminium OS has a few new tricks up its sleeves:
Native Android app support Proper desktop-level multitasking Deeper AI integration via
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