Overview
- Strings in the Google app v17.5 beta reference a Gemini icon fixed in the top-right status area of the Android desktop interface.
- Those strings also specify a quick-launch shortcut using the Google key plus Space, matching the layout on newer Chromebook Plus keyboards.
- Leaked onboarding animations show a “breathing” Gemini logo and a dedicated setup flow on laptops running the Aluminium OS experience.
- The code suggests the Google app will power Gemini at the system level on Aluminium OS, extending access beyond a standalone app.
- Exact desktop behaviors, capabilities, and timing remain unknown, and features seen in teardowns or leaks may change before any release.