A massive Aluminium OS leak reveals Google’s desktop Android plans, featuring a hands-on video, virtual desktops, and iOS integration.

The annual developer conference starts on May 19. Expect updates to Gemini and Android XR, as well as the debut of Google's Android-based desktop operating system.

Google is apparently working on a new operating system, called Fuchsia, that won’t be based on Android. The company isn’t giving any specifics about the OS other than the information found on a page that surfaced on GitHub, the code-sharing website.

Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner and we're looking forward to a ton of new announcements around Android, XR, Gemini, and more.

A 16-minute leaked video reveals Google's Aluminium OS, an Android 17-based operating system for PCs, showcasing a desktop-style interface with icons and a Google search bar.

Google Aluminium OS leaks in 16-minute video before Android Show; Android-based desktop OS for Googlebooks revealed early.

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