Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook laptops run on Google’s ChromeOS. The operating system is set to receive a major upgrade soon. Google announced last year that ChromeOS would be based on Android for computers and laptops. However, it did not reveal how this new version would look. We now have our first glimpse at the upcoming version of ChromeOS, codenamed Google’s Aluminum OS.
A recent bug report in the Chromium Issue Tracker revealed details of Google’s Aluminum OS. The video attached to the report accidentally showed the user interface design of the new operating system. It appears to run on an HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook. The interface looks similar to Android 16’s Desktop Mode.
Google’s Aluminum OS: A Look at the New ChromeOS Interface
The video demonstrates two Chrome browser windows in a 50:50 split-screen multitasking mode. The browser includes tabs and extensions, just like the desktop version of Chrome. The build version of the operating system is listed as ALOS, which stands for Google’s Aluminum OS, and it runs on Android 16.
The status bar displays the clock and date in the top left corner. On the top right corner, icons show battery status, Wi-Fi, keyboard language, Gemini, and screen recording. All apps, including the Google Play Store, run in windowed mode. The taskbar includes shortcuts for frequently used apps like Calendar, Chrome, File Manager, Google Photos, and YouTube.
A Major Upgrade for ChromeOS
Currently, ChromeOS mostly functions as a web browser. Google’s Aluminum OS would bring major improvements. It would allow ChromeOS to run native apps, which are more capable than web apps. This upgrade would make Chromebooks much more powerful and versatile for everyday users and professionals alike.
The release date for the update is unclear. Google has said that not all existing Chromebooks will get the upgrade. Compatibility will depend on the hardware, meaning some older models may not be able to run Google’s Aluminum OS.
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The shift to an Android-based ChromeOS will make Chromebooks more powerful. It will combine the strengths of Android’s native apps and ChromeOS’s web integration. This upgrade could change the way users interact with Chromebooks and shape their future role in the market.
