- The “Googlebook” is expected to also feature a touchpad function utilizing the display of a paired Android device.
- An analysis of the app files from the Android “Cross-device services” app v1.0.1265.970680556 update confirms the addition of resource codes related to a feature that turns the Android device’s display into a touchpad when paired with the “Googlebook”.
- Standard touchpad operations will be supported, such as dragging the pointer with one finger, and scrolling or panning with two fingers.
Announced by Google on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a few months ago as a new laptop brand designed for the next-generation intelligent system “Gemini Intelligence” scheduled for release in fall 2026 and beyond, is the “Googlebook”.
Although the “Googlebook” will likely be released soon, integration features with Android devices leading up to the launch are being added one after another, such as the Android app streaming service that allows users to operate Android device apps on the “Googlebook” screen.
Furthermore, it appears that the “Googlebook” will also feature a touchpad function utilizing the display of a paired Android device. We bring you the details in our original app file analysis content, “App Teardown,” from our site “Jetstream.”
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As a result of analyzing the app files from the Android “Cross-device services” app v1.0.1265.970680556 update released on Monday, August 31, 2026, we confirmed the addition of resource codes related to a feature that allows the display of a paired Android device to be used as a touchpad when connected with the “Googlebook.” The Android device’s display touchpad will reportedly support standard touchpad operations, such as dragging the pointer with one finger and scrolling or panning with two fingers.
<activity android:theme="@style/Theme.ExoCastTheme.Translucent"
android:name="com.google.ambient.streaming.appstreaming.touchpad.TouchpadActivity"
android:exported="false" android:screenOrientation="portrait"/><string name="touchpad_google_cast_title">Google Cast</string>
<string name="touchpad_menu_settings">Settings</string>
<string name="touchpad_more_options_description">More options</string>
<string name="one_finger_drag_instruction">One finger drags the pointer</string>
<string name="two_finger_scroll_instruction">Two fingers scrolls or pans</string>
<string name="tap_select_instruction">Tapping selects an item</string>The “Googlebook” is shaping up to offer Android device integration features that go beyond Chromebooks. We can’t wait for its release.
“Cross-device services” App Link
