Google talks Aluminium OS: Release plans, continuity, AI, and what happens to Chrome OS

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TL;DRGoogle’s Android Ecosystem President, Sameer Samat, tells us that Aluminium OS is still on track for a 2026 debut.Samat believes AI is driving renewed interest in laptops, making them better suited for modern workflows and productivity.Chrome OS isn’t going away. Instead, Google appears to be pursuing a dual-OS strategy.Google’s long-rumored Aluminium OS project, an effort to unite ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, still appears to be on track for a 2026 debut.