Now, Google is moving to unify ChromeOS and Android into a single desktop platform, currently operating under the codename "Aluminium OS." (Or, depending on who you ask, Aluminum OS.) As far as we ...

What Will Be Running Inside the New Googlebook Laptops? What We Know So Far ...

They won’t replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps.

It’s never fun to be in last place. Google has been coasting along with its Android tablets and Chromebooks for years, playing second fiddle to the bigger players in the game. But the company has a ...

ChromeOS has been a very successful platform for Google, helping it secure a foothold in the laptop industry without competing at the premium end of the spectrum. Google positioned ChromeOS devices as ...

Google I/O 2026: Here's What We Expect From This Year's Keynote and How to Watch ...

Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS powering Chromebooks for years, but the ...

After a loading screen featuring the Android logo, the video shows the setup process for a new device. That process and the UI overall both look very similar to stock Android thro ...

TL;DR: Google's leaked Aluminum OS, a new desktop operating system running on x86 Chromebooks, integrates ChromeOS and Android 16 desktop mode with features like Gemini AI and split-screen ...

Google has a new operating system and a new laptop platform, but no hardware just yet. is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry ...