TL;DR
- Samsung is reportedly working on low-end, mid-range and flagship Galaxy Book laptops powered by Google’s new Aluminum OS.
- The devices are said to run on One UI 9 based on Android 17, which includes Galaxy AI and an upgraded version of Samsung DeX.
- Hypothetically, an official announcement could come as early as Google I/O 2026, with the hardware possibly launching later this year.
Google has a huge project underway in the form of Aluminum OS, which aims to bring Android to PCs with Gemini at the center. Aluminum OS is expected to be made available on laptops, detachables, tablets and PC boxes at various price levels. Now, a new leak has shed light on a key partner for this Aluminum OS, and it is none other than Samsung.
according to sammobileSamsung is developing an Android-based Galaxy Book laptop. These upcoming devices are said to run Android 17-based One UI 9. Samsung already offers Chrome OS-based Galaxy Chromebooks, but the report speculates that the company is likely to shift to Aluminum OS.
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Additionally, Samsung is said to be developing three versions of Android-based Galaxy Books: low-end, mid-range, and flagship models. The flagship version is said to have a very sleek design, but the report acknowledges that products like the MacBook Neo may prompt Samsung to adjust its design priorities.
Since these laptops are said to run on One UI 9, they are also expected to include Galaxy AI features as well as an advanced version of Samsung DeX for better productivity. DeX on these laptops should integrate well with DeX on Galaxy phones and tablets.
The report does not share any specific timeline for the arrival of Aluminum OS-based Galaxy Books. However, Google I/O 2026 coming up in just a few weeks could be the perfect basis for a software announcement. According to estimates, the laptop hardware may arrive before the end of the year.
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