Google launches Googlebook laptop, a Gemini‑powered device for Android users

Google unveiled the Googlebook, a new laptop category designed to work seamlessly with Android phones. The devices, built by partners such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, feature premium materials, up to 2.8K OLED displays, Intel or Qualcomm processors, and dedicated NPUs delivering over 45 TOPS of AI performance. Googlebook runs on a shared Android foundation and ChromeOS‑derived software, enabling automatic migration of phone settings, passwords, Wi‑Fi networks, and messages when users sign in. Integrated Gemini intelligence offers features like Magic Pointer, Rambler, and custom widget creation, while the Antigravity platform lets developers build and test AI agents on the device. Security is anchored by Google Titan hardware root of trust and a Level 5‑certified pKVM hypervisor for isolated Linux environments. Pre‑orders are open on the Google Store, Best Buy, and select retailers at a starting price of $899, which includes a year of Google AI Pro, 5 TB of cloud storage, and three months of YouTube Premium and Adobe Photoshop. Devices are slated to arrive on shelves beginning October 4 in the United States and October 5 in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia. The announcement is sourced from Google’s official blog; independent verification of performance or availability beyond the stated pre‑order details is not provided.