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Google's Aluminium OS leaked ahead of launch: What is it?
13 May 2026

Ahead of its official unveiling, a video leak has revealed Google's upcoming laptop operating system, Aluminium OS.

The 16-minute long footage was shared by leaker Mystic Leaks on their Telegram channel.

The new OS is based on Android 17 and is designed specifically for PCs. It features a setup process that closely resembles stock Android but optimized for larger screens like those of laptops.

Taskbar and app drawer resemble those on ChromeOS
User experience

The leaked video shows a home screen with desktop icons and a Google search bar, similar to what you'd find on ChromeOS.

The taskbar and app drawer also resemble those on ChromeOS, but the default home screen has been updated with desktop icons and a Google search bar.

Notably, the settings app identifies the device's OS as "Android version 17," confirming its Android 17 base.

'Googlebooks' laptops designed for new OS also leaked
Hardware speculation

In addition to the video, leaked images have also surfaced showing a new line of "Googlebooks." These could be the laptops specifically designed to run the new Android-for-PC OS.

The timing of these leaks is particularly interesting as they come just ahead of Google's annual Android Show where official announcements about Aluminium OS are expected.