TL;DR Google says that while the first Googlebooks will be premium, cheaper models are also in the pipeline. The comment suggests Googlebooks may eventually expand beyond high-end laptops into the same affordable territory as Chromebooks. If that happens, Google may no longer need ChromeOS laptops to maintain its presence in education and budget computing. Now, … Read More “Google confirms cheaper Googlebooks are also coming” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Image of a Pixel 10 Pro Fold showing Android’s screenshot preview UI. Original photo by Joe Maring, modified with Gemini Nano Banana Pro to show the screenshot UI. TL;DR We managed to activate two new buttons in the screenshot overlay in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3. The “Copy to clipboard” … Read More “Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 reveals new screenshot buttons, likely for Aluminium OS” »
The new Googlebook appears to be bridging the gap between an Android phone and a computer — something Android users have envied in the iPhone-MacBook pairing since the beginning of time. It feels, at a cursory look, like it’s designed from the ground up to efficiently communicate with an Android phone and offer the revered … Read More “Googlebooks aren’t Google’s MacBook moment, and that’s a problem” »
TL;DR Leaker Mystic Leaks shared screenshots and a 16-minute video of Google’s Aluminium OS ahead of its official debut. Google is hosting The Android Show: I/O Edition later today, where we hope to learn more about Aluminium OS and Google’s plan for Android on desktops. If you can’t wait, this new leak is giving us … Read More “Major leak reveals Google’s Aluminium OS with a 16-minute video” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google may be bringing the Pixel Screenshots app to desktop platforms, moving beyond Pixel phone exclusivity. We managed to activate a “desktop” release of the Pixel Screenshots app through the Play Store. The move likely signals integration with the rumored Aluminium OS or potential new Google desktop hardware. Google … Read More “The Pixel Screenshots app could be headed to Aluminium OS” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR We have uncovered four new “Desktop Exclusive” wallpapers that may belong to Google’s upcoming Aluminium OS platform. The wallpapers feature Gemini-inspired abstract designs and nature-themed artwork. The new wallpapers also resemble recently leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold backgrounds, suggesting Google may be unifying the aesthetic across its ecosystem. Google’s … Read More “We found new ‘Desktop Exclusive’ wallpapers possibly headed to Google’s Aluminium OS” »
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro While there have been rumors that Google was working on a new laptop-focused OS for years, the company didn’t officially confirm the existence of Aluminium OS until late 2025. There’s still a lot we don’t know about the operating system, but we are slowly learning … Read More “Why Aluminium OS needs to avoid Android’s earliest mistakes” »
TL;DR Samsung is allegedly working on low-end, mid-range, and flagship Galaxy Book laptops powered by Google’s new Aluminium OS. The devices are said to be running One UI 9 based on Android 17, featuring Galaxy AI and an enhanced version of Samsung DeX. Speculatively, an official announcement could arrive as early as Google I/O 2026, … Read More “Samsung could bring Android-based Aluminium OS to Galaxy Books” »
