- Google is developing Aluminium OS to merge Chrome OS and Android into a unified desktop platform.
- New code reveals that Gemini will be accessible via a status bar icon and a specific keyboard shortcut.
- Leaked animations show a “breathing” Gemini icon and a dedicated setup process for it on laptops.
Google’s vision for Chrome OS is to eventually replace it with Aluminium OS, an OS that merges Chrome OS and Android into a computer-focused platform. While that vision is still some years away, Google has been spotted building up Aluminium OS to fulfill its destiny. We’ve had an early look at Aluminium OS and seen its Pixel-like camera app. Now we have more information about the Gemini integration in Aluminium OS, thanks to an update to the Google app.
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One curious observation on the previously leaked Aluminium OS look was the Gemini icon in the status bar. It’s easy to guess that the icon would be related to Gemini, but your guess would be as good as ours as to what it could actually do. With the latest Google app v17.5.41 beta, we have a better idea of what it could do, thanks to these new strings:
