Alongside Google's other major Googlebook launch hardware, Dell has officially rejoined the consumer Google laptop conversation in the biggest way possible with the Dell XPS Googlebook. While we already covered our full Googlebook hardware fleet overview and broke down the software features in … [Read more...] about The Dell XPS Googlebook is official: Snapdragon X Elite, machined aluminum, and iconic XPS design
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The ASUS Googlebook 14 is official: 2.18 pounds, 3K OLED, and Panther Lake power
As a part of Google's major Googlebook launch, ASUS has officially taken the wraps off the ASUS Googlebook 14. While we already covered the broader Googlebook hardware fleet overview and explored the software foundations in our deeper dive on Googlebook OS, this machine - like all five of the first … [Read more...] about The ASUS Googlebook 14 is official: 2.18 pounds, 3K OLED, and Panther Lake power
The HP Googlebook 14 is official: Snapdragon X Elite power, 3K OLED, and 19-hour battery
Along with a full array of Googlebooks from the other major OEMs, HP has officially pulled back the curtain on the HP Googlebook 14. While we have already broken down the full Googlebook hardware fleet overview and explored the software architecture in our deeper dive on Googlebook OS, this … [Read more...] about The HP Googlebook 14 is official: Snapdragon X Elite power, 3K OLED, and 19-hour battery
The Acer Googlebook 14 is official: the only 360° convertible in the lineup starts at $899
As a part of Google’s landmark Googlebook hardware launch, Acer has officially pulled back the curtain on the Acer Googlebook 14 (GP714-91N). While we already all the launch-day devices in our Googlebook hardware fleet overview and broke down the software architecture in our deeper dive on … [Read more...] about The Acer Googlebook 14 is official: the only 360° convertible in the lineup starts at $899
New leaked renders reveal our first clean look at the Acer Googlebook 14
With Googlebook pre-orders officially opening this coming Monday, September 21, the final hardware designs for Google's first-wave fleet are leaking out more and more. While we got an early glimpse when Acer teased a dark silhouette on stage at IFA 2026, the company kept the actual chassis lines … [Read more...] about New leaked renders reveal our first clean look at the Acer Googlebook 14
Android 17 adds new ‘Continue activity’ settings hub ahead of Googlebook launch
With Googlebook pre-orders officially set to open on September 21, Google is quietly flipping the server-side switches on Android smartphones to ensure the hardware and software talk to each other seamlessly on day one. Over the past month, we’ve talked about early backend additions across … [Read more...] about Android 17 adds new ‘Continue activity’ settings hub ahead of Googlebook launch
Lenovo Vantage app for Googlebook hits the Play Store with custom RGB and shortcuts
When we got our first look at the leaked Lenovo AI Mouse back in July, it was obvious that Google’s OEM partners weren't treating Googlebook like a standard Chromebook rollout. With custom Gemini buttons and RGB light strips, Lenovo is clearly building a tailored hardware ecosystem around their … [Read more...] about Lenovo Vantage app for Googlebook hits the Play Store with custom RGB and shortcuts
Google is throwing an ‘Opening Night’ party to celebrate the Googlebook launch
In case you missed it, we just got back from attending the initial Googlebook press event in NYC a couple of days ago and we will be able to share more on September 21st when these devices will become available for pre-order. But it looks like that initial press briefing was only part of the rollout … [Read more...] about Google is throwing an ‘Opening Night’ party to celebrate the Googlebook launch
Leaked Dell document confirms the ‘XPS Googlebook’ name and more specs
When we first caught wind of the Qualcomm-powered development board codenamed 'Mica' and saw early Geekbench test runs pop up with the DX13267 identifier, all signs pointed straight toward the Dell XPS 13. The physical model number sat directly adjacent to Dell's Windows-based XPS 13 (DX13260), but … [Read more...] about Leaked Dell document confirms the ‘XPS Googlebook’ name and more specs
Google confirms Googlebook pre-orders start on September 21
Less than twenty-four hours before Google takes the stage in New York City to officially unveil Googlebook to the media, the timeline for when you can actually buy one has finally been locked in. Earlier today, Google sent out an email blast to users who registered for updates on the platform, … [Read more...] about Google confirms Googlebook pre-orders start on September 21
I completely overlooked a massive Googlebook feature from the latest Lenovo leak
When The Mac Observer published its scoop on the Lenovo Googlebook 15 last week, my eyes went straight to the possible naming of the underlying OS for Googlebook and the other confirmed features. Between the 120Hz 2.8K OLED display, the Intel Core Ultra 5 Panther Lake silicon, the haptic … [Read more...] about I completely overlooked a massive Googlebook feature from the latest Lenovo leak
What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
Tomorrow morning in New York City, Google is finally taking the stage to pull back the curtain on Googlebook - well, for invited media, that is. Over the last few weeks, the leaks have been flowing quite steadily with certifications, benchmark leaks, and Energy Star filings all giving us a decently … [Read more...] about What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
