Google talks Aluminium OS: Release plans, continuity, AI, and what happens to Chrome OS

At MWC 2026, we caught up with Google's Android ecosystem President, Sameer Samat, to chat about Aluminium OS and where it's ...
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Chrome OS Vs Android: How They're Different (And Why It Matters)

ChromeOS and Android are often mentioned in the same breath, which has a lot to do with them both being part of Google's vast mobile and digital ecosystem. But while they share common DNA, including ...
BGR

Android's Next Big Evolution 'Aluminium' Isn't Coming Soon (And It's Clear Why)

When images of Google's Aluminum operating system leaked online, Android users jumped for joy at the possibility of combining ChromeOS and Android into a single operating system. While Google has kept ...
Ars Technica

Chrome OS is “combining” with Android, but what does that mean?

Android and Chrome OS have been developed in parallel for years, but Google is planning to streamline its operating systems. In a recent interview, Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat stated ...
Forbes

Goodbye ChromeOS: Leaked ‘Aluminium’ OS Reveals Google’s Android Desktop Future

A leaked video confirms the Chromebook's Android future. A now-restricted Google report reveals “Aluminium OS,” the successor to ChromeOS. An included video shows unreleased UI features. The video ...
Android Authority

Google just gave us an accidental first look at Android's PC future

A Google bug report has given us a good look at Aluminium OS, which is meant to replace Chrome OS. The bug report contains two screen recordings showing off the system UI and split-screen multitasking ...