A massive Aluminium OS leak reveals Google’s desktop Android plans, featuring a hands-on video, virtual desktops, and iOS integration.

Google's new Googlebook laptop combines Android apps, Chrome features and Gemini AI. Here's everything announced and what's still unanswered.

Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in artificial intelligence weeks before Apple Inc. is set to announce major upgrades to its own iOS platform and AI offerings.

Google is fighting against cybercriminals by introducing OS verification to Android 17, telling you whether your phone's OS is the real deal.

The annual developer conference starts on May 19. Expect updates to Gemini and Android XR, as well as the debut of Google's Android-based desktop operating system.

After a loading screen featuring the Android logo, the video shows the setup process for a new device. That process and the UI overall both look very similar to stock Android thro

Google's upcoming Android 17 update will feature a new OS Verification tool, aimed at curbing the distribution of unofficial Android versions and enhancing user security.

Google's virtual Android event is kicking off in just a few hours, one week before I/O 2026, where the company is expected to spotlight Android, Gemini and its broader AI push.

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Googlebook looks promising, but questions remain to justify their cost. Chromebooks had a clearly defined use case that reflected a real consumer need. The brand I most expected to see was absent from Google's announcement.