Google’s upcoming PC version of Android, codenamed Aluminium OS, may have been leaked just hours before the company’s Android Show presentation.
Leaker Mystic Leaks shared a 16-minute video on Telegram, offering a hands-on demonstration of the new operating system. According to Android Authority, the footage provides an early look at Aluminium OS in action.
Key Details from the Leaked Video
The video begins with a loading screen featuring the Android logo, followed by the setup process for a new device. The user interface closely resembles stock Android but is optimized for laptop screens rather than phones. Key features include:
- A taskbar similar to ChromeOS
- An app drawer for managing applications
- Resized UI elements to fit larger displays
The similarities to ChromeOS suggest Google may be blending elements of both operating systems for Aluminium OS.
What Is Aluminium OS?
Aluminium OS is widely believed to be Google’s next major iteration of Android designed specifically for PCs. While details remain scarce, the leaked video provides the first substantial glimpse at its interface and functionality. The timing of the leak—just before the Android Show—raises questions about whether Google intended to reveal Aluminium OS during the event.
Next Steps for Google’s Android Show
The Android Show presentation is expected to shed more light on Aluminium OS and other upcoming Android features. Until then, the leaked video remains the most detailed source of information about the operating system’s design and user experience.