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 launches first developer preview of Android Things, its new IoT platform | TechCrunch

Google today announced Android Things, its new comprehensive IoT platform for building smart devices on top of Android APIs and Google's own services.

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...

Google’s iron grip on Android: Controlling open source by any means necessary

From the archives: Android is open—except for all the good parts.

Why I switched to Android after 7 years of iOS

Monday of last week I was all excited. I had just gotten the green light to start prototyping a new Progressive Web App for a client I've been working with.

Google Faces Huge Forces in Fight Over Android's Future

Enormous--and enormously complex---forces that have gathered against Android in Europe, all stemming from a case on the other side of the Atlantic.

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.