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Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know

Goodbye ChromeOS, hello Aluminium OS: Here's everything we know about Google's plans to bring Android to PCs!

Google executive basically confirms ‘Aluminium OS’ is launching this fall

For months, we have been tracking a massive shift in Google's computing strategy. From the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-based 'Sapphire' to the Intel-based 'Ruby' and Snapdragon X Plus-based 'Bluey'...

Massive leak reveals Google’s Aluminium OS with a 16-minute video

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

Google is finally building its own DeX: First look at Android's Desktop Mode

Here's an early look at Android's Desktop Mode, Google's version of Samsung DeX! This brings a PC-like interface to Pixel and stock Android.

Google teases an Android desktop mode, made with Samsung’s help

Google’s own version of DeX.

How to install a Linux desktop on your Android device

Get even more from your Android device by running a desktop OS! Lots of options including Debian (no root), Ubuntu, and Kali Linux.

Source: Google is turning Chrome OS into Android to compete with the iPad

A source within Google has told Android Authority that Google plans to basically turn Chrome OS into Android.

GrapheneOS (@GrapheneOS@grapheneos.social)

Apple and Google are gradually expanding their use of hardware-based attestation. They're convincing a growing number of services to adopt it. Google's Play Integrity API and Apple's App Attest API are very similar. Apple brought it to the web via Privacy Pass, which Google intends on doing too.

I'm switching my phone from Android to Linux.

Since Android is becoming increasingly more locked down and slopped, I'm jumping ship.

Google AI Edge Gallery launches on macOS, letting Mac users run Gemini models locally

In addition to Google AI Edge Gallery, the company also released the Gemma 4 12B model and the Google AI Edge Eloquent dictation app for the Mac.

A BlueSky thread by GrapheneOS on Skyview

We strongly oppose the Unified Attestation initiative and call for app developers supporting privacy, security and freedom on mobile to avoid it. Companies selling phones should not be deciding which operating systems people are allowed to use for apps. uattest.net