An enormous leak spoils Aluminium OS; will Google unveil it today? Here’s the 16-minute video

The wait for Google’s event “The Android Show: I/O Edition” by Google is almost over, but a massive leak has just previewed most of the surprises.

In the last few hours, the Telegram channel run by the well-known leaker Mystic Leaks has released online a substantial package of information regarding Aluminium OS, the new operating system designed to bring the Android environment to desktop devices.

The leaked material is not limited to a few blurry images, but includes numerous high-resolution screenshots and a full 16-minute video that shows the software in action, providing a detailed preview even before the potential official announcement from the company.

Aluminium OS is almost official, and here’s a 16-minute video showing it in action

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The preliminary version of Aluminium OS shown in the video was launched via the UTM emulator on a MacBook Pro. From what emerges, the base architecture does not stray far from a traditional Android experience, but is enriched with several features typical of desktop environments.

The leak’s author indeed compares the interface to a clearly enhanced version of Samsung DeX, rather than a true PC system. Users will encounter freely manageable folders on screen, a Task Manager optimized to monitor the active background processes, and a convenient system for managing virtual desktops to organize windows in separate workspaces.

The first look at Aluminium OS begins with a setup process entirely similar to what you would typically face on a smartphone or tablet, including the option to configure the hardware for personal use or for work needs.

After this initial phase, you are greeted by a main screen featuring a bottom taskbar, containing the app drawer button, Google’s classic and indispensable search bar, and direct shortcuts to the Play Store.

The organization of system controls has been intelligently adapted to take advantage of wider screens. By clicking the battery indicator in the status bar, a compact Quick Settings panel opens. In a similar fashion, selecting the icon for incoming messages slides down a panel dedicated exclusively to notifications.

The lock screens and the general settings menu retain a very strong resemblance to their mobile counterparts. An interesting organizational detail concerns the bottom-right corner of the screen, configured as a shortcut to access recent apps and to manage virtual desktops quickly.

Connectivity and current concerns

A central aspect of Aluminium OS development appears to be the integration between the various terminals owned by the user. The released material illustrates a system designed to communicate fluidly with portable devices, extending even to the Apple ecosystem thanks to the presence of the preinstalled Link to iOS app in the system.

Despite these valid premises, the current state of the project raises several important criticisms. The lack of apps truly optimized for prolonged use with a mouse and keyboard is quite evident, to the extent that even the Google services shown in the video appear to be simple web versions encapsulated within resizable windows.

Sidenotes aside, a preliminary hands-on gallery offers an early look at Aluminium OS visuals. The captions read: Credits: Mystic Leaks.

Based on this first unofficial look, the overall experience still feels immature and risks disappointing those who expected a totally new software. It remains to be seen whether Mountain View’s leadership has further aces up their sleeves to reveal during today’s presentation to capture and sustain audience interest.