Leak exhibits Google’s new Aluminium OS in motion for the primary time
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In abstract:
- PCWorld reviews that leaked photos from a Google bug report revealed Aluminium OS for the primary time, displaying Google’s new working system that can change ChromeOS.
- Aluminium OS combines Android 16 and ChromeOS components right into a unified platform, that includes seamless in-app updates and broader system compatibility together with tablets and smartwatches.
- The leaked interface showcases Gemini AI as a central function and consists of Google Play Retailer entry, promising an AI-centric cross-platform expertise.
Google is planning to switch ChromeOS—the working system that at present powers Chromebooks—with a brand new one referred to as Aluminium OS. It guarantees to mix the strengths of ChromeOS and Android right into a single, cross-platform working system… and although it’s removed from an official launch, we simply caught a primary glimpse of it because of a leak.
9to5Google was capable of see official photos of Aluminium OS in a Google bug report. These present the primary actual photos of the OS’s interface and different components, such because the standing bar. The pictures have been taken on an HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5-inch Chromebook with a break up display.
Google reacted rapidly and eliminated the photographs from the report, however not earlier than the editor shared a video with the general public.
Right here’s what Aluminium OS seems like
Unsurprisingly, Aluminium OS seems like a mix of Android 16 and the present ChromeOS. Though you may’t see a lot within the comparatively quick clip, this primary look remains to be fairly attention-grabbing.
The taskbar and begin display, that are paying homage to Android 16’s desktop mode, are significantly putting. For a short second, the Google Play Retailer additionally opens, offering a glimpse of obtainable apps.
Proper on the prime of the listing of pre-installed functions is Google’s AI assistant Gemini, which will even play a central position in Aluminium OS. Whereas Chromebooks are optimized for AI use, Aluminium OS is designed to run on extra units than merely Chromebooks, together with tablets and smartwatches made by Google and different firms.
The video additionally exhibits the method of updating apps in Aluminium OS, on this case Chrome. The replace runs rapidly and apparently with out closing or restarting the applying within the meantime, which is a big enchancment over how ChromeOS handles issues.
When will Aluminium OS be launched?
Aluminium OS is about to be a long-term alternative for ChromeOS. As of this writing, there’s no identified launch date for the brand new working system, nor a timetable for the phase-out of its predecessor.
Nonetheless, Google guarantees to proceed supporting ChromeOS for some time to return—even after Aluminium OS is launched.
This text initially appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
