Google has opened pre-orders for Googlebook laptops built by Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, priced between $899 and $1,299. These devices merge Android and Chrome OS into one platform, running on Arm and x86 chips, and deeply integrate with Android phones for syncing files, messages, and settings. Gemini AI powers core features including a voice-to-document tool called Rambler and an app-building agent named Antigravity.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-22
Google offers ChromeOS Flex, a free operating system that can replace Windows on older machines meeting modest specs: an Intel or AMD CPU, 4GB RAM and 16GB storage, though chips from 2012 or earlier aren't supported. Installation involves using Chrome's Chromebook Recovery Utility to create bootable media on an 8GB-plus USB drive, then booting the target PC into its boot menu to install or trial the OS.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-21
MediaTek announced the Dimensity CX C10 Max, its first chip in a new CX line, positioned between its RTX Spark and Kompanio processors. The 3nm chip will launch alongside Google's new Googlebook laptops on September 21, and appears likely to be built specifically for that lineup given MediaTek's history supplying Chromebook silicon.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-21
Google's hardware partners have launched their first Googlebooks, all available for pre-order, featuring premium specs including at least 16GB of RAM and batteries rated for 14-16 hours of use. Acer, ASUS and Lenovo models use Intel's Core Ultra 5 Series 3 chips, while Dell and HP opted for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor. Each device includes a signature 'Glowbar' light array on the lid that displays battery status and animations during Gemini interactions.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-21
Google and five PC makers have unveiled the first Googlebook laptops, priced from $899 to $1,299 and available for preorder now ahead of an October 4th store launch. Each model bundles a year of Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage plus trial subscriptions to YouTube Premium, Photoshop and CapCut, and Google says the machines will receive up to a decade of software updates. The Acer Googlebook 14, a convertible with an OLED touchscreen, starts as the cheapest option but Acer has warned its $899 price is a limited-time launch offer that could rise later.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-21
Google has introduced its new Googlebook laptop line, built on an OS blending Chromebook and Android elements with deep Gemini AI integration. Five initial models from Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer and Asus go on sale October 4th, priced between $899 and $1,299, running Intel Panther Lake or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-21
Google has told sign-up subscribers and posted on its Googlebook website that pre-orders for its new Android-based ChromeOS laptop line will begin September 21 at 9AM ET. Partners including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo are building models, with Gemini AI features like the 'Magic Pointer' and custom widget generation built in.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-14
A newly leaked specifications sheet, sourced from MacObserver, details Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook 15, revealing it as a high-end machine rather than a budget Chromebook. The leak points to an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 chip, up to 32GB of RAM, a 15.3-inch 120Hz OLED touchscreen, and a lightweight 2.84-pound chassis, though pricing and launch timing remain unconfirmed.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-11
A new leak reported by MacObserver reveals specifications for the Lenovo Googlebook 15, one of the first Android-based laptops arriving under Google's upcoming Googlebook platform. The device reportedly includes a 15.3-inch 120Hz OLED screen with 2,880 x 1,800 resolution, an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage. It also carries a distinctive LED accent called a 'glowbar' and support for Gemini AI features like Magic Cursor.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-11
Google is said to be working on a new line of higher-end laptops, referred to as Googlebooks, that place its Gemini AI assistant at the center of the device's features. Details on specs, pricing, or release timing have not yet been disclosed.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-11
A review examines whether ChromeOS-based Chromebooks can serve as a primary computer, highlighting their light weight, durability, fast boot times and battery life often exceeding 10 hours. It also details ChromeOS's built-in security architecture, including read-only system files, verified boot, and sandboxing, alongside the option to unlock full system access via Developer Mode.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-08
Google is reportedly launching a new premium laptop line called Googlebook, developed with partners including HP, Acer, Lenovo, Dell, and Asus, expected around September. The devices will run a new Linux-based operating system called Aluminum OS that merges Android and ChromeOS, centering Gemini AI as a core feature and enabling closer integration between phones and laptops.
zdnet.com
· 2026-08-24
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