Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Google’s Android-for-PC interface was unintentionally exposed in a bug report, revealing a hybrid design that blends Android with Chrome OS features. The leaked visuals show a taller status bar, a new mouse cursor, and support for Chrome extensions, indicating plans to bring Android functionality to desktop computers.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action
Google leaked a first look at Android for PC in action, codenamed Aluminium OS. Aluminium OS appears to be a hybrid of Android and ChromeOS. The leak included screen recordings from a device running Aluminium OS.
- Hacker News·Google just gave us an accidental first look at Android's PC future
Google accidentally revealed its vision for Android's PC future. The glimpse showcases Android's potential integration with desktop systems. Android may be coming to PCs.
- TechMeme·A Google bug report apparently leaks the planned Android desktop interface, showing a taller status bar, a new mouse cursor, Chrome extensions, and more (Abner Li/9to5Google)
A Google bug report has leaked the planned Android desktop interface. It features a taller status bar and a new mouse cursor. The interface also includes Chrome extensions.
- Engadget·Our first look at Google's Android for PC interface leaks in a bug report
Google's Android for PC interface has been leaked. The leak occurred through a bug report, revealing the interface's design. Android for PC aims to bring Android functionality to desktop computers.