Google to launch Android-based Aluminium OS in 2026, which will replace ChromeOS

Google is working on a new Android-based operating system for PCs, scheduled for release in 2026. Dubbed Aluminium OS, this advancement was revealed through a recent job posting by Google and supporting code references found in public bug reports.

The job posting is for a Senior Product Manager focused on Android laptops and tablets, explicitly describing Aluminium OS as a new operating system built with Artificial Intelligence at its core.