Google plans Aluminum OS to merge Android and ChromeOS

Google is developing a new operating system called Aluminum OS that combines Android and ChromeOS. The platform aims to deliver native Android app support alongside a full Chrome browser experience for laptops. This move could create a more unified system across phones and computers powered by Gemini artificial intelligence.

The company is positioning Aluminum OS as a more powerful version of Android designed specifically for the laptop market. It builds on existing Chromebook features but makes Android the base layer for deeper integration and flexibility. This approach differs from current ChromeOS setups that add the Play Store on top of a separate foundation.

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Photorealistic image of a Linux ARM64 laptop displaying the announcement of native Google Chrome support launching in Q2 2026.
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Google to launch native Chrome for ARM64 Linux in Q2 2026

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Google has confirmed plans for native Chrome support on ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026 (April-June), bringing the full browser experience—including sync, extensions, security, and Google services—to users who have long relied on Chromium builds or emulation. This completes Chrome's expansion to Arm platforms after macOS in 2020 and Windows on Arm in 2024.

Google will stream a pre-recorded presentation called The Android Show on May 12 at 1PM ET. The event will highlight updates to the Android ecosystem before the main I/O 2026 conference starts on May 19. Viewers can watch the full show live on YouTube.

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Building on January's Gemini AI tools like the multitasking sidebar, Google has begun rolling out enhancements to AI Mode in Chrome, adding side-by-side browsing and tab integration to streamline research. Now available to US desktop and mobile users with global expansion planned, these features reduce tab switching during AI-assisted tasks.

The upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel will feature a new USB driver supporting Google Tensor system-on-chips. It also includes UCSI Thunderbolt Alternate Mode functionality. These additions aim to enhance hardware compatibility in open-source environments.

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Google has introduced a new command-line interface tool for its Workspace suite, aimed at simplifying integration with AI systems like OpenClaw. The tool bundles APIs from products such as Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, though it is not an officially supported product. This release emphasizes ease of use for both human developers and AI agents.

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