Googlebook OS
desktop operating system based on Android and ChromeOS
Googlebook OS (codenamed Aluminium OS) is an upcoming desktop operating system created and developed by Google and Google DeepMind for the Googlebook series of computers and Chromebooks as a specific version called "Googlebook OS" as well as for OEM computers. It is a fusion between Android and ChromeOS, with it replacing the latter. It competed primarily with Microsoft's Windows, Apple's macOS and the company's Android. It is set to be released on October 5th, 2026.
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After some rumors, Google confirmed in July 2025 that ChromeOS will "merge" with Android under one unified platform. It was formally announced at the Snapdragon Summit in September 2025. Internally, it is known as codename Aluminium.
The existing ChromeOS will be replaced by a desktop-optimized Android-based operating system. Both are Linux-based. The same Android software would run on desktop and mobile and be adapted for the different display sizes.
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