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

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.

AluminiumOS - Android For PC

Aluminium OS is Google's ground-up Android desktop operating system — not a stretched phone interface, not a browser with apps bolted in. A real desktop OS, with Gemini AI at its core, launching across HP, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS and more in 2026.

Google Desktop

Google Desktop was a computer program with desktop search capabilities, created by Google for Linux, Apple Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows systems. It allowed text searches of a user's email messages, computer files, music, photos, chats, web pages viewed, and the ability to display "Google Gadgets" on the user's desktop in a sidebar.

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'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!

Tim Sweeney on Twitter / X

Google is opening up Android all the way with robust support for competing stores, competing payments, and a better deal for all developers. So, we've settled all of our disputes worldwide. THANKS GOOGLE! https://t.co/Dq6eXNnZd0— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) March 4, 2026

What We Talk About When We Talk About Sideloading | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

We recently published a blog post with our reaction to the new Google Developer Program and how it impacts your freedom to use the devices that you own in th...

I'm switching my phone from Android to Linux.

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

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.

Google is building an experimental new browser and a new kind of web app

Meet the GenTab, nothing like the plain ol’ browser tab.

A new era for choice and openness

News and insights on the Android platform, developer tools, and events.

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A deep dive into Cellebrite: Android support as of February 2025

Play for On-device AI (beta)  |  Other Play guides  |  Android Developers

Play for On-device AI enables developers to efficiently distribute custom machine learning models via Android App Bundles and Google Play, offering various delivery modes and device targeting capabilities to optimize deployment on Android devices.

Gemini Intelligence has high Android spec requirements, likely won't support Pixel 9 or Galaxy Z Fold 7

Google’s new Gemini Intelligence push was announced this week and it has pretty steep requirements for Android devices to support...