According to 9to5Google, the footage was recorded on an HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, suggesting Google is already testing Aluminium OS on existing Chromebook hardware rather than specialised prototypes. At first glance, Aluminium OS looks like exactly what many expected. About Aluminium OSAccording to earlier reports, Aluminium OS is Google’s codename for its new Android-based desktop operating system. Beyond laptops, Aluminium OS is reportedly being designed to run across multiple device categories, including tablets and even smartwatches. What is clear, however, is that Aluminium OS is no longer just a concept.