Google's new AI-based operating system, Aluminium OS, which will merge Android and ChromeOS, is not expected to launch before 2028. This information comes from The Verge, citing court documents related to an antitrust case.
In September 2025, Samir Samat, head of Android at Google, indicated that progress on the new OS was anticipated for 2026, but legal experts have a different view.
The "fastest path" for the operating system suggests it will be offered to "commercially trusted testers" by the end of 2026, ahead of 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 abandon ChromeOS at least until 2033," the court documents state.
In January, John Maletis, head of ChromeOS at Google, confirmed that Google will fulfill its promise to provide 10 years of automatic updates for ChromeOS devices.
"Regarding the possibility of transitioning to the new platform, not all devices will be able to do so due to their specifications," he added.
The corporation plans to phase out ChromeOS as soon as feasible.
"The timeline for gradually phasing out this OS is 2034," the lawyers stated.
This transition cannot occur sooner due to legislation in certain jurisdictions that have varying rules regarding device support timelines.
Recall that in September 2025, a court ruled that Google is not required to sell Chrome, deeming such a measure excessive.