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Googlebook Is Google’s New AI-Powered Laptop Platform Built on Android

They won’t replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps.

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Google leak reveals aluminium laptop OS based on Android 17

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Googlebooks are the Android-based evolution of the Chromebook

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Everything announced at The Android Show: I/O 2026 edition

Google revealed the details in the latest edition of The Android Show today.

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Googlebook is proof Android still has an identity problem

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Google Unveils Googlebook, a New AI Laptop Built Around Gemini

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Google confirms new Chromebooks are still coming, even as Googlebooks loom large

Googlebooks, announced during The Android Show: I/O Edition yesterday, are supposed to be a new category of premium laptops built on Android and deeply integrated with Gemini features.

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Google debuts Android ‘Googlebook’ laptop platform, reentering hot market

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Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook

Gemini Intelligence comes to Android 17

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Android 17 Is Smarter Than Ever, Thanks to Gemini Intelligence

Android is no longer an operating system, according to Google.

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In Android 17, 'Gemini Intelligence' can automate tasks across apps

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Your Android phone is getting agentic powers with Gemini Intelligence - here's how and when

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Android vs. iPhone: Which OS Dominates in the 2026 Smartphone War?

The walls are coming down, but which side of the fence is better? We pit Apple and Google against each other across 14 essential categories to see who truly rules the smartphone space.

Android 17 will soon tell you whether your OS is legit

Google is fighting against cybercriminals by introducing OS verification to Android 17, telling you whether your phone's OS is the real deal.

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Google's Big Bet: Adding Native Android App Support to Chrome Could Result in a Robust OS

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8 critical questions about the Googlebook, Android, and ChromeOS

Google's new Googlebook laptops are plenty eye-catching — but it's what we don't yet know about the devices that may be most telling of all.

What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more

Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner and we're looking forward to a ton of new announcements around Android, XR, Gemini, and more.

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Xreal debuts first glasses to run Google's Android XR operating system to take on Meta and Apple

Xreal on Tuesday announced a set of so-called "extended reality" glasses that run Google's Android XR software, as the companies look to take on Meta and Apple in a new arena. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The launch marks an early step ...

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Android The World Most Popular Mobile Operating System

Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. Since its official launch in 2008, Android has grown into the most widely used operating system for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, wearables, and a wide range of connected devices.

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The Best Android Phones for 2026

Google’s Android platform is the dominant global mobile operating system for good reason. Here are the top Android phones we've tested, along with how to find the right one for you.