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 ...

Android 17 Beta 2 shows Google borrowing security features from Chrome OS

Google starts preparing for Android to get the same memory protections as Chrome OS when using Thunderbolt accessories.
Android

Android and Chrome OS Merger Finally on the Cards

After years of rumors, a potential merger between Android and Chrome OS could finally be on the horizon after Google’s Android ecosystem president, Sameer Samat, spoke about combining them into one ...
Tbreak

Google Aluminium OS still set for 2026 debut, says Sameer Samat — what it means for laptop buyers

Google says Aluminium OS is still coming in 2026, and that matters in the UAE because newer AI-ready laptops may arrive while ...
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 ...
Yahoo! Sports

AMD breaks from Windows exclusivity, adopts Android and Chrome OS

After years of Windows OS exclusivity, Advanced Micro Devices is opening the door to design chips to run Google's Android and Chrome OS in PCs and tablets. AMD is expanding OS options as it designs ...
Android

Chrome on Android Supports Extensions (sorta)

Summary: A Desktop Android version of Chrome, meant for Chromebooks, has started supporting browser extensions. While not intended for release on the Play Store, it can be manually installed on most ...