- Google officially announces “Googlebook,” a new laptop brand designed for the next-generation intelligent system, “Gemini Intelligence.”
- Featuring an all-new OS, these laptops blend the best of the highly extensible Android ecosystem with the lightweight and popular ChromeOS.
- Developed in collaboration with partners including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, the brand will be available in various shapes and sizes.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Google officially announced “Googlebook,” a new laptop brand designed for its next-generation intelligent system, “Gemini Intelligence.”
Googlebook features an all-new OS that combines the best elements of the highly extensible Android ecosystem and the lightweight, popular ChromeOS. It will be developed by partner companies including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, and will be available in a variety of shapes and sizes.
While details regarding the Googlebook lineup and release dates have not yet been disclosed, more information is expected to be released ahead of the launch in the fall of 2026.
Designed for “Gemini Intelligence”
Googlebook is an entirely new laptop brand built from the ground up for the next-generation intelligent system, “Gemini Intelligence.”
Googlebook introduces the “Magic Pointer” feature, which allows Gemini to understand the context of text or images on the screen just by hovering over them, and immediately suggests the best actions. For example, it can set up meetings based on dates in an email or instantly display two images—such as a living room and a new sofa—side-by-side.
It also includes “Create My Widget,” a custom widget generation feature that allows you to create original widgets simply by describing the functionality you want using natural language prompts.
Seamless Workflow with Android
Googlebook includes features for interacting with Android device apps directly on the screen, as well as a “Quick Access” feature that allows you to view, search, and use files from your Android device directly through the Googlebook file browser.
A key feature is the seamless workflow it enables when used in conjunction with Android devices. Furthermore, because Googlebook is built on a foundation of Android technology, new features can be deployed more rapidly.
Premium Hardware and Design
In addition to a fingerprint sensor, Googlebook features a distinctive “Glowbar” on the back of the device, which uses light to indicate when Gemini is active.
The device is designed to be iconic, combining both functionality and aesthetics.
Source: Google (https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/meet-googlebook/)