As we inch closer to what we expect to be Google’s fall Googlebook showcase, the roster of upcoming devices we expect over the coming months continues to take shape. Until now, the leaks and benchmark discoveries across Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek have pointed mostly toward traditional clamshell … [Read more...] about We’ve uncovered the first Snapdragon X-powered Googlebook tablet
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I’ve found evidence of multiple Snapdragon X2 Elite Googlebooks in development
When internal leaks confirmed that Qualcomm's mysterious ‘Calypso’ codename in the Chromium Gerrit was actually the 12-core Snapdragon X2 processor, it was easy to assume that we were looking at a single reference flagship. But a new firmware commit I recently spotted in Google's code repositories … [Read more...] about I’ve found evidence of multiple Snapdragon X2 Elite Googlebooks in development
Clues in the code point to a new Snapdragon X-powered Lenovo Googlebook
The hardware leaks around Google’s upcoming desktop platform just keep coming. Following the recent arrival of leaked press renders for Lenovo's Googlebook 15 and the sub-1kg ASUS CX9406, new code commits in the Chromium Gerrit reveal that Lenovo isn't letting off the gas with their Googlebook … [Read more...] about Clues in the code point to a new Snapdragon X-powered Lenovo Googlebook
Clarifying Google’s three-tier strategy for the Googlebook era
When Google launched the original Chromebook over a decade ago, it started from the bottom up. Early hardware was cheap, plastic, and low-powered, cementing an entry-level reputation that even years of Chromebook Plus and premium flagship efforts couldn't fix. With Googlebook, Google is executing … [Read more...] about Clarifying Google’s three-tier strategy for the Googlebook era
Dell’s more-affordable Snapdragon X Plus Googlebook lineup comes into focus
Over the last few weeks, the initial Googlebook leaks have centered heavily on what will likely turn out being higher-end, more expensive hardware. From Intel Panther Lake in the ASUS CX9406 and Acer Googlebook 14 to 12-core Snapdragon X Elite chips in the HP Googlebook 14c and Dell XPS 13, there's … [Read more...] about Dell’s more-affordable Snapdragon X Plus Googlebook lineup comes into focus
Pixel 11 lineup’s ultra-incremental upgrades clear the stage for an incredible Googlebook launch
For the past few years in August, those of us that follow tech updates tune in to the Made By Google showcase hoping for solid upgrades in Tensor processing power, GPU, and NPU and hopefully some interesting outer hardware updates to go along with them. But for this year's event, initial … [Read more...] about Pixel 11 lineup’s ultra-incremental upgrades clear the stage for an incredible Googlebook launch
The upcoming Snapdragon-powered HP Googlebook 14c looks official
As we continue our coverage of the upcoming Googlebook lineup ahead of Google’s expected fall launch event, the puzzle pieces for another major hardware partner have officially locked into place. Joining devices like Dell’s Googlebook XPS 13 'Mica' and Lenovo’s 'Duet m' detachable, HP is preparing … [Read more...] about The upcoming Snapdragon-powered HP Googlebook 14c looks official
Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ 13-inch Googlebook tablet gets a name: Googlebook Duet m
Tracking unreleased hardware behind the scenes is always a fun game of connecting development code names to real-world products. For months, we’ve been keeping a close eye on 'Sapphire' - a 13-inch MediaTek-powered detachable tablet that stands out as the only tablet-style form factor currently in … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ 13-inch Googlebook tablet gets a name: Googlebook Duet m
Acer Googlebook 14 leaks confirm Intel Panther Lake, OLED, and more
Following the leak of Dell’s XPS 13 Googlebook, the 2.2-pound ASUS Googlebook, and the Lenovo's multi-Googlebook lineup, another major launch partner’s flagship has come into focus. As one of the foundational hardware partners of the Chromebook era over the past 15 years, Acer is preparing its own … [Read more...] about Acer Googlebook 14 leaks confirm Intel Panther Lake, OLED, and more
High-res ASUS Googlebook renders have leaked, and this thing looks gorgeous
Earlier this week, we covered the initial leaks surrounding the ASUS Googlebook CX9406 - a 2.2-pound ceramic-alloy beast packing Intel's next-gen Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series) silicon, up to 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and Google's now-signature lid-mounted Glowbar. Now, Digital Citizen has published … [Read more...] about High-res ASUS Googlebook renders have leaked, and this thing looks gorgeous
It looks like Dell’s initial Googlebook will be the XPS 13
As we continue to track the Googlebook devices currently in development ahead of Google’s expected fall launch window, watching the hardware picture come into focus has been pretty fascinating. While Lenovo stepped into the spotlight first with leaked marketing renders for its 13-inch 'Sapphire' … [Read more...] about It looks like Dell’s initial Googlebook will be the XPS 13
The ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leaks with an ultra-light chassis and monster specs
The floodgates for Googlebook hardware are officially opening. Just days after the initial leak of Lenovo's Googlebook lineup that was followed up by detailed press renders of Lenovo's Googlebook 15, images and marketing details for the first ASUS Googlebook have surfaced as well; and this machine … [Read more...] about The ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leaks with an ultra-light chassis and monster specs
