Google Aluminium OS surfaces in leaked video ahead of Android Show
A new leak suggests Google is preparing to launch a dedicated PC version of Android, featuring a ChromeOS-inspired interface and a new hardware line codenamed Googlebooks.
Leaker Mystic Leaks has circulated a 16-minute video demonstration of Aluminium OS, a project anticipated to bring the Android operating system to personal computers. The footage, shared ahead of Google's annual Android Show, depicts an interface based on Android 17 running on a laptop. The design features a home screen with desktop icons, a Google search bar, and a taskbar with an app drawer similar to ChromeOS.
The video, posted on Telegram, appears to show a lengthy hands-on demo of the new operating system following a loading screen with the Android logo. The setup process and the user interface overall resemble stock Android, only resized to suit a laptop form factor rather than a mobile device. This visual evidence suggests Google is adapting its mobile platform for desktop use while retaining familiar elements for existing users.
Within the settings application shown in the footage, the system identifies itself explicitly as "Android version 17". This confirms the operating system version running on the leaked hardware is the upcoming major release of the mobile platform, now adapted for a larger screen. The presence of this specific version number aligns with the timeline leading up to the official presentation.
Alongside the video demonstration, images displaying a new line of laptops branded as "Googlebooks" have also surfaced. These images suggest a dedicated hardware line intended to run the Aluminium OS, reinforcing the notion that Google is moving beyond ChromeOS for its PC ambitions. However, the exact specifications and features of the Googlebooks laptops remain unconfirmed by official channels.
The authenticity of the video and images cannot be independently verified as they originate from an anonymous leaker. Claims regarding the OS version and hardware branding should be treated as unconfirmed until verified by official Google channels. The term "revealed" in reporting contexts refers to the leak itself, not an official announcement made by the technology giant.
Google is holding its annual Android Show presentation later today, and it is becoming increasingly likely that the company will provide official details regarding these announcements. Until then, the leaked material offers the first glimpse into how the tech giant plans to integrate its mobile ecosystem with personal computing.
