A while back, Google announced that it was bringing over a new laptop platform which combines both Android and ChromeOS software, named “Googlebook”—that said, both Google and Android have now given us a definite launch date for the platform, which will be available for pre-order on 21st September 2026 (that’s next week).
That said, Google has partnered with major device manufacturers including ASUS, Acer, HP, Dell, and Lenovo for the new devices, which will work with software from Google Play and Gemini features as well. Google also previously highlighted the new “Magic Pointer,” a new take on the standard computer cursor which can offer users contextual suggestions, such as setting up meetings based on emails displayed on the screen, or visualizing images based on existing photos. As per Google’s initial announcement:
Over 15 years ago, we introduced the Chromebook, a laptop built for a cloud-first world. Now, as we are moving from an operating system to an intelligence system, we see an opportunity to rethink laptops again.
As it does run with Android, Googlebook devices will also feature easy connectivity with Android phones, with support for file access between your phone and laptop, and even running phone apps on the laptop without switching devices.
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It’s also worth noting that unlike Chromebook laptops, Google is pushing the Googlebook devices as higher-end computers with premium build materials, better performance components, and a signature “glowbar” LED, which will be a key defining hardware feature.