Googlebook AluminiumOS Leak: First Look at Android 17 for Laptops

The Gadgeteer·May 16

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A leak has provided a first look at Google's Aluminium OS, which appears to be a desktop operating system based on Android. The new system may potentially replace Chrome OS, although its relationship to Chrome OS is not clear. A leaked video and other reports have sparked discussion about the future of Google's laptop operating system, with some outlets suggesting Aluminium OS could be a significant development for Android laptops.

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