Google bug report leaks Android’s AluminiumOS desktop interface: Here’s what to expect

A Google bug report has mistakenly revealed Android's upcoming desktop interface, codenamed 'Aluminium OS' and linked to Android 16. Leaked screenshots showcase a taller status bar, an updated taskbar, and a refined Chrome interface with an extensions button. The interface, tested on Chromebook hardware, also details split-screen multitasking and window management, mirroring ChromeOS elements.

Jan 28, 2026 2

Google bug report leaks Android’s AluminiumOS desktop interface: Here’s what to expect
A Google bug report has mistakenly revealed Android's upcoming desktop interface, codenamed 'Aluminium OS' and linked to Android 16. Leaked screenshots showcase a taller status bar, an updated taskbar, and a refined Chrome interface with an extensions button. The interface, tested on Chromebook hardware, also details split-screen multitasking and window management, mirroring ChromeOS elements.
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