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Google Looks Ready to Refresh Chromebooks With New Googlebook Laptops

By: Bahleem
13 May 2026 at 15:13

Google could soon give its Chromebook lineup a fresh new identity. According to reports shared by XDA Developers before the post was removed, the company is working on a new laptop series called Googlebook. These devices are expected to arrive later this year with help from major PC makers including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

The new Googlebook name may replace the Chromebook branding that Google has used for many years. While the company has not officially confirmed the change yet, several details about the upcoming devices have already started appearing online.

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Each company is expected to launch its own version of the Googlebook. This means users could see different designs, features, and hardware options depending on the brand. One early render also showed a glowing light strip called β€œGlowbar.” Google says it is designed to add a unique look to the laptops, though it is still unclear how useful it will be in daily use.

The biggest focus of the new Googlebook lineup appears to be AI. Google is reportedly building deep Gemini integration into these laptops. One feature called β€œMagic Pointer” can understand what is happening on the screen and offer helpful information or editing tools. It may also support image editing and AI-generated content directly from the laptop.

Another feature named β€œCast My Apps” is designed to connect Android phones with the laptop. Users may be able to control and interact with their smartphones directly from the computer screen. The feature sounds similar to Apple’s iPhone Mirroring system on macOS, showing that Google wants tighter connections between its devices.

Google has still not revealed what processors or hardware the Googlebooks will use. However, more details may appear soon during upcoming Google events and announcements.

There is also growing talk that these devices could run a new operating system known as Aluminium OS. Reports suggest Google is working on combining ChromeOS and Android into one platform built around Android 16. If true, this could give future Google laptops better Android app support, improved AI tools, and a more connected ecosystem.

For now, Googlebook remains unofficial, but the reports suggest Google is preparing a major step forward for its laptop platform.

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