With the massive announcement of Googlebook completely dominating the news cycle over the past two weeks, a narrative is starting to brew across the internet that has me a bit concerned. I am seeing a lot of headlines suggesting that standard Chromebooks are suddenly "dead" or that buying a … [Read more...] about Why buying a Chromebook with Googlebook looming is still a great decision
Googlebook
Googlebook is the next evolution of Google's laptop strategy, combining the best of ChromeOS and the full Chrome browser on the baseline of Android to deliver powerful, desktop-class devices that are capable of everything from full-blown video editing to seamlessly running Android apps.
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Google launches a new developer hub to help engineers build premium apps for Googlebook
The momentum behind Google’s upcoming Googlebook ecosystem is just getting started as we head into summer. Following a massive wave of AI and operating system announcements at Google I/O, Google has officially published a brand-new, dedicated Googlebook developer hub on the Android Developers … [Read more...] about Google launches a new developer hub to help engineers build premium apps for Googlebook
Why Gemini 3.5 Flash is the secret sauce for the fall Googlebook wave
If you spent your Tuesday afternoon watching the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, it was easy to get swept up in the jaw-dropping scale of Google’s AI automation. Sundar Pichai and his team spent a massive chunk of stage time showing off things like Gemini Spark (a 24/7 personal assistant running on … [Read more...] about Why Gemini 3.5 Flash is the secret sauce for the fall Googlebook wave
Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
The dust has finally settled on the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, and if you tuned in hoping to see more about Google's upcoming laptops or to finally learn the official name of "AluminiumOS," you were likely left a bit wanting. Google completely bypassed any hardware mentions of the highly … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off today at 1PM EDT with the main keynote. While we are fully expecting heavy hitters like new Gemini features, Android 17 updates, and possibly some new glimpses at Android XR, there is one massive question on our minds around here: will Google give us some … [Read more...] about I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn't entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With Googlebook officially slated for a fall release, the big question was whether Qualcomm would be ready for day … [Read more...] about Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
Here are the brands making the first Googlebooks, but you’ll notice a big one is missing
Following the announcement of Googlebook, we finally have a clear picture of exactly who is building the hardware. Google has officially confirmed that they are working with Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to launch the first wave of Googlebooks this fall. According to Google, every device with … [Read more...] about Here are the brands making the first Googlebooks, but you’ll notice a big one is missing
We now know Googlebook, but what will the operating system be called?
We have the hardware category name, we know the underlying tech stack, and we've even seen early leaks of the desktop environment. But one massive question remains completely unanswered following The Android Show: what exactly is the operating system running on a Googlebook going to be … [Read more...] about We now know Googlebook, but what will the operating system be called?
Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
For over a decade, the ChromeOS desktop has been little more than a glorified wallpaper viewer. While there is definitely an appeal to that distraction-free, minimalist approach, users migrating from Windows or macOS have consistently asked for a traditional space to organize their workflows. With … [Read more...] about Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
Google launches a gorgeous new landing page for the upcoming Googlebook
The dust is just beginning to settle from The Android Show and the massive Googlebook announcement, and Google is beginning the work of building hype for the fall hardware launch. If you were looking for a centralized place to see what this new platform is all about, Google has officially spun up a … [Read more...] about Google launches a gorgeous new landing page for the upcoming Googlebook
Google confirms native, premium apps will be ready for Googlebook launch
When it comes to the success of any new computing platform, hardware is only half the battle. Arguably, the more important half is the app ecosystem. For years, the ChromeOS experience has been a tough sell for some. While I love web-based apps and prefer them, many users want and/or need a far … [Read more...] about Google confirms native, premium apps will be ready for Googlebook launch
You’ll be able to link your iPhone to Googlebook for connected experiences
If you haven't seen it yet, there's been a massive leak of the early Googlebook OS in action that gives us our first real glimpse into what Google's vision for the mash-up of Android and ChromeOS will look like. While the footage of this Android 17-based OS is very much a work in progress, one … [Read more...] about You’ll be able to link your iPhone to Googlebook for connected experiences
