Google has long maintained distinct operating systems for different types of devices: Android for smartphones and tablets (as well as Wear OS for smartwatches) and ChromeOS for laptops and desktops. There’s also Android Auto for car infotainment systems. But now, the company appears ready to blur those lines, potentially bringing Android to PCs for the first time.
At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Google SVP Rick Osterloh revealed plans for “Project Aluminium,” a new initiative to merge Android with ChromeOS while integrating Google’s Gemini AI into PCs. Osterloh emphasized that the project is about unifying Google’s ecosystem:
“In the past, we’ve always had very different systems between what we’re building in PCs and what we’re building in smartphones, and we’re working to combine that. And I think that this is another way that we can leverage all of the great work we’ve been doing together on our AI stack… bring Gemini models, bringing our assistant, bringing all of our application and developer community into the PC domain.”
The goal is to create a single, seamless platform that works across smartphones, tablets, and PCs, allowing users to experience a consistent interface and share apps, features, and AI tools across devices. While details on release timing and hardware support remain scarce, the plan likely involves Android notebooks powered by Qualcomm processors, further extending Google’s influence into the PC space.
Ultimately, merging Android and ChromeOS could reshape the user experience across Google devices. Users could expect a standardized interface, tighter integration with AI services, and an ecosystem where mobile and desktop workflows are interoperable, making it easier than ever to move from a phone or tablet to a PC without disruption.
