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Google Plans to Phase Out Chrome OS by 2034
Aluminium OS, a new operating system combining Android and Chrome OS, may not be ready until 2028 according to court documents.
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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According to court documents uncovered by The Verge, Google's new Aluminium OS may not be ready for commercial trusted testing until late 2026, with a full release not expected until 2028. The documents also reveal that Google plans to phase out Chrome OS by 2034, as the company transitions to the new combined operating system.
Why it matters
The phasing out of Chrome OS in favor of Aluminium OS represents a major shift in Google's computing strategy, as the company looks to challenge Windows and Mac with a new unified operating system. This transition could have significant implications for the millions of Chromebook users and the broader Chrome OS ecosystem.
The details
The court documents show that Google's lawyers have stated Aluminium OS could be offered to 'commercial trusted testers' in late 2026, with a full release not expected until 2028. This timeline is later than what Google had previously suggested, as the company had claimed 2026 would be when the project would launch. The documents also confirm that Google plans to phase out Chrome OS as soon as possible, with a target date of 2034 for the full transition.
- In late 2026, Aluminium OS could be offered to 'commercial trusted testers'.
- In 2028, Aluminium OS is expected to have its full public release.
- By 2034, Google plans to have fully phased out Chrome OS.
The players
Aluminium OS
A new operating system being developed by Google that combines Android and Chrome OS.
Chrome OS
Google's current operating system for Chromebooks and other devices.
Sameer Samat
Google's head of Android.
John Maletis
Google VP of product management for Chrome OS.
What they’re saying
“We are maintaining that commitment of 10 years of support of these devices from when the platform launches.”
— John Maletis, Google VP of product management for Chrome OS (The Verge)
“Aluminium OS could be offered to 'commercial trusted testers' in late 2026, with a full release in 2028.”
— Google's lawyers (The Verge)
What’s next
Google will need to carefully manage the transition from Chrome OS to Aluminium OS to ensure a smooth experience for users and maintain the Chrome OS ecosystem until the new operating system is fully ready.
The takeaway
Google's plans to phase out Chrome OS in favor of the new Aluminium OS by 2034 represent a significant shift in the company's computing strategy, as it looks to challenge Windows and Mac with a unified operating system. However, the timeline for Aluminium OS's development and release appears to be longer than initially suggested, raising questions about the transition process and the future of Chrome OS in the meantime.
