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Leaked images showcase Android's new Aluminum OS desktop interface — Google's nascent Windows rival spotted in screen recording of a Chromebook bug

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Tom's Hardware

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Jan 28, 2026

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Google has been working on merging ChromeOS into Android, with leaked images revealing a new Aluminum OS desktop interface. The interface features a taller taskbar, relocated date and time settings, and a layout reminiscent of macOS. The Android desktop version appears to be running on older hardware, potentially indicating plans for existing ChromeOS users to transition to Aluminum OS. While there is no official release date, Google aims to launch the new operating system by 2026, with speculation that it may arrive sooner based on the leaked images.

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