Google’s new AI-based operating system, Aluminium OS, which aims to merge Android and ChromeOS, is not expected to launch before 2028. This information comes from The Verge, citing court documents from an antitrust case.
In September 2025, Google’s head of Android, Sameer Samat, indicated that developments in the new OS were planned for 2026, though legal experts suggest otherwise.
The “fastest path” for the operating system involves offering it to “commercially trusted testers” by the end of 2026, with a full release in 2028.
“Even when the new OS for Chromebooks becomes available, it will not be compatible with all existing devices. Google will not phase out ChromeOS until at least 2033,” the court documents state.
In January, Google’s ChromeOS head, John Maletis, confirmed that Google would fulfill its promise to provide ChromeOS-based devices with 10 years of automatic updates.
“Regarding the transition to a new platform, not all gadgets will be able to make the switch due to technical specifications,” he added.
The corporation intends to phase out ChromeOS as soon as feasible.
“The timeline for phasing out this OS is 2034,” the lawyers reported.
Earlier implementation is not possible due to legislation in certain jurisdictions, which have varying rules regarding device support duration.
Back in September 2025, the court ruled that Google was not required to sell Chrome, deeming such a measure excessive.