Aluminum OS leaked: Google’s new laptop operating system in the video
A new video leak shows Google’s upcoming laptop operating system Aluminum OS. The system combines elements of Windows and MacOS with classic smartphone functions and offers significantly more than ChromeOS.
Extensive look at Aluminum OS
Yesterday Google introduced its upcoming Googlebooks. The laptops are intended to replace Chromebooks and come with Gemini AI deeply integrated into the system. The company has not yet officially confirmed which operating system the devices use. But it is conceivable that it is Aluminum OS. A leak provided a glimpse of the operating system shortly before the new hardware was officially presented. A 16 minute long video demonstrates the interface and some of its features. With the new development, Google plans to compete more strongly with established systems such as Windows, Linux and MacOS. The company also wants to close the gap between laptops and Android smartphones. According to the leaked system settings, the technical basis of the new system is the upcoming Android 17.
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Desktop features in detail
The video from Mystic Leaks (via Romashka) shows a variant of Aluminum OS running via an emulator on a MacBook Pro. The system is reminiscent of the interface of classic computer operating systems. At the bottom of the screen there is a taskbar including an app overview and search bar. A menu bar at the top takes visual cues from Apple’s MacOS. Users can right-click to create folders on the desktop, add apps, customize wallpapers or place widgets. To make productive use easier in everyday life, Google also integrates the following functions:
- Virtual desktops for clear window management
- Compact, side-folding quick and notification centers
- A native task manager for system monitoring
- The “Link to iOS” app for connecting to Apple smartphones
However, there are still weaknesses in the early version of the system. The operation seems to be designed largely for touchscreens and less for use with classic input devices. This is of course due to the integration of Android apps that can be started directly. But even for Google’s own services, there are no native apps. They often only run as simple web versions.
Focus on the open ecosystem
In the state shown, the system still seems very rudimentary and almost like an expanded version of Samsung DeX. However, it is not certain whether this is the current development status of the system. However, the pre-installed software for coupling with the iPhone shows that Google is striving for an open ecosystem and does not want to limit itself to Android.
