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Google launches Googlebooks: new OS blends Android, Chrome, Linux

Premium laptops from five manufacturers starting at $899 USD offer deep Google Gemini integration and Android app access.

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What to know

  • Google launched Googlebooks, premium laptops running a hybrid OS that combines Android, ChromeOS, and Linux, with full Google Play Store access and deep Gemini AI integration.
  • Five manufacturers (Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer) produce Googlebooks with unified specs: 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14+ hour battery, and $899 USD base pricing; launch October 5.
  • Google promises 10 years of quarterly updates and includes one-year subscriptions to Nvidia GeForce Now and Google AI Pro with each purchase.
  • Googlebooks integrate cross-device features with Android phones including task continuation and app casting without full phone mirroring, positioning them as premium alternatives to traditional Chromebooks.

“The most affordable of the new Googlebooks starting at £999 here in the UK and $899 in the US. That's not exactly entry-level, and it stands in pretty stark contrast to the entire vibe of the Chromebook product slate.”

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Google launches Googlebooks: new OS blends Android, Chrome, Linux
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    Googlebooks priced at $899 USD and £999 UK; launch October 5 with 10-year update guarantee

    Entry-level Googlebooks start at $899 USD and £999 UK, significantly higher than typical Chromebooks. Google promises 10 years of quarterly updates and feature drops. Purchase includes one year of Nvidia GeForce Now and Google AI Pro. Battery life quoted at approximately 14 hours video playback or 16 hours web browsing.

    “Its laptop revolution is in full swing, and it's powered by a completely new OS that blends Chrome, Android and Linux in pretty interesting ways.”
    — T3, Tech publication · source
    1. 1 outlet Google finally takes the wraps off its Googlebook revolution - and you're going to want to see the prices

      first by T3, 4d ago

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    Five manufacturers launch Googlebooks with unified specs and Glowbar feature

    Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Acer are producing Googlebooks with standard specs: 16GB RAM, 256GB SSDs, at least 14 hours battery life, haptic touchpads, and a 'Glowbar' notification light that Google is opening to developers. Pre-orders begin September 21 in Canada at Best Buy, Amazon, Staples, Costco, and other retailers.

    “Google confirmed to MobileSyrup that Googlebooks can install a Debian Linux environment and it's accessible via the built-in, full terminal environment.”
    — Google, Manufacturer · source
    1. 1 outlet Googlebooks are here, and we've got Canadian pricing

      first by MobileSyrup, 4d ago

  3. background

    Googlebooks integrate Gemini AI with context-aware cursor features — Google showcased deep Gemini AI integration including 'Magic Pointer,' which activates Gemini when users wiggle the cursor, and Android's Rambler speech-to-text feature that filters filler words like 'uhs' and 'ums.' The OS also includes 'Continue On' for cross-device task swapping and 'App Cast' for remote app casting from Android phones.

  4. background

    Google unveils Googlebooks with hybrid OS and Android app support — Google officially announced Googlebooks, a new line of premium laptops running a custom operating system that blends native Android with ChromeOS desktop windowing and a custom Linux kernel. The devices support Android apps from Google Play Store, web apps, and Debian Linux environments via a built-in terminal.