Google’s new Aluminium OS launch is reportedly pushed to 2028, contrary to earlier 2026 hints. Court documents reveal a phased rollout, with testers in late 2026 and wider release in 2028. Meanwhile, ChromeOS support is extended to 2034, ensuring continued updates for millions of users, especially students and businesses, due to regulatory and business needs.
Google is expected to delay the launch of AluminiumOS to 2028. Despite earlier public hints about a 2026 launch, documents from the company’s antitrust case reportedly indicate otherwise. These documents also suggest that ChromeOS support will continue through 2034, longer than previously expected. The plan states that trusted commercial testers will gain access in late 2026, while a broader release for businesses and schools will occur in 2028.
Court testimony shows a gap between Google’s public messaging and internal plans, according to a report by The Verge. At the September 2025 Snapdragon Summit, Android chief Sameer Samat said the merger would come “next year” , but testimony in August 2025 clarified that he only said Google “hopes” for a 2026 launch.