Google is reportedly working on a new Android-based desktop operating system called Aluminium OS, designed to unify ChromeOS and Android into a single next-generation PC platform. The move signals Google’s strongest push yet to compete directly with Windows 11, Apple’s macOS, and the rapidly growing category of AI-powered PCs.
The development comes shortly after Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit 2025, where Google confirmed that its Android for PC platform would launch next year. According to an exclusive report by Android Authority, the unified OS now carries the internal codename “Aluminium OS”, a name inspired by ChromeOS’s open-source legacy (Chromium) while highlighting Android as its new foundation.
Google Job Listing Confirms ‘Aluminium OS’ Development
Android Authority discovered a Google job posting for a Senior Product Manager, Android – Laptops and Tablets, explicitly mentioning work on a “new Aluminium, Android-based operating system.” The reference confirms that Aluminium OS is not just an experimental project but a major engineering effort aimed at transforming Google’s PC ecosystem.
The Aluminium OS codename signals a major strategic shift for Google, indicating that ChromeOS and Android are set to merge into a single unified desktop-class operating system. This next-generation platform will lean heavily on Android app compatibility while offering a more powerful, desktop-ready experience. The move clearly positions Google to directly challenge Windows PCs and Apple’s macOS, marking its boldest push yet into the mainstream computer operating system market.
The job listing also reveals that Aluminium OS is “built with AI at the core”, hinting at deep integration with Google Gemini, the company’s flagship AI model. This suggests that Aluminium OS may bring:
- On-device AI assistants
- AI-powered system optimization
- Context-aware workflows
- Enhanced privacy and faster processing
- Seamless integration across Android phones, tablets, and future AI PCs
This aligns with Google’s broader strategy to create a new class of AI-first laptops, inspired by the rapid rise of Copilot+ PCs on Windows. While ChromeOS has long dominated the education and budget laptop markets, Aluminium OS appears to be designed for premium PC hardware, not just entry-level Chromebooks.
This shift could usher in a full-featured Android–ChromeOS hybrid desktop experience, offering enhanced multitasking, improved productivity tools, and a far richer app ecosystem than traditional Chromebooks. With deeper optimization and closer integration with Snapdragon X Elite chips and upcoming ARM-based laptop processors, Aluminium OS is poised to deliver smoother performance and a more capable, desktop-grade computing environment for next-generation devices.
