Android 17 Beta 2 shows Google borrowing security features from Chrome OS

Google starts preparing for Android to get the same memory protections as Chrome OS when using Thunderbolt accessories.

Google talks Aluminium OS: Release plans, continuity, AI, and what happens to Chrome OS

At MWC 2026, we caught up with Google's Android ecosystem President, Sameer Samat, to chat about Aluminium OS and where it's ...
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Google confirms plans to merge Chrome OS into Android, aiming for a unified platform with better desktop features and performance. Google is adding a battery charge limit to Chromebooks with Chrome OS ...
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Google Aluminium OS still set for 2026 debut, says Sameer Samat — what it means for laptop buyers

Google says Aluminium OS is still coming in 2026, and that matters in the UAE because newer AI-ready laptops may arrive while ...