Why does the Googlebook exist?
Why does the Googlebook exist?

Google announced its new Googlebook laptop platform yesterday, and so far I’ve been left asking, “Why?” Why is Google blowing up its Chromebook and ChromeOS platform for this? I’ve been excited by the prospect of Android and ChromeOS unifying under the long-rumored Aluminium OS. The theory was that Aluminium might unite Android and ChromeOS under […]

Chromebooks just got a second act as Googlebooks

Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.

The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else

Google stepped into The Android Show with a laptop nobody saw coming, an AI layer that does your errands, and a security overhaul that’s long overdue.

Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook
Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook

Google is announcing a new line of laptops coming in the fall called Googlebooks. Details are sparse for now, as the tease is just a small part of various Android announcements during Google’s Android Show. But we do know this is a major new initiative in the laptop space for Google, seemingly designed to succeed […]

How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026

Need to know how to take a screenshot on a Chromebook? I promise it’s easier than it seems, and we’ll even share a few convenient tools you can use.

A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?

A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.

Chromebooks are running out of favor in US schools for surprising reasons

US schools are scaling back Chromebook use due to distractions, behavior issues, and concerns that too much tech may hurt learning outcomes.

Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web

Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.
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Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected

Google’s Android-based PC OS may not fully launch until 2028, with ChromeOS overlap and ecosystem challenges slowing progress.
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Aluminium: Why Google’s Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial
Aluminium: Why Google’s Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial

“Finally.” That was my first reaction when I heard Google would combine Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system. Android has long struggled on tablets, and ChromeOS always felt like too much of a stripped-down alternative to tempt me away from Windows and Mac. So last week, it was exciting to see a leaked […]