Google launches 'Googlebook' laptop with Android integration and Gemini AI

Google on Monday September 21 announced a new laptop line Googlebook The newly launched device from the US tech giantprimarily aims at users who rely on Android phonesRather than positioning Googlebook as a replacement for existing Chromebook models Google describes this techsavvy device as a new category of laptop built around the Android technology stack combined with desktop features from ChromeOSGoogle says the devices are designed to make it easier to move between an Android phone and a laptopYou can now integrate your Android phone into a laptopThe main focus of Googlebook is integration with Android phones During setup users can transfer settings saved passwords WiFi networks and messages from their Android phone with Google saying the process is protected by endtoend encryptionGooglebook also includes features aimed at moving work between the two devices The lsquoContinue Onrsquo feature on this device allows users to resume supported activities started on their phones while the Files app provides access to files and photos stored on an Android phoneAnother feature Cast My Apps allows users to display and interact with Android phone apps in a desktop window This could allow tasks such as using a delivery app or accessing a message containing a onetime code without repeatedly switching between devicesGoogle partners with Acer Dell and three othersWhile issuing an official note Google said that it has partnered with Acer ASUS Dell HP and Lenovo for the initial Googlebook rangeAccording to Google the laptops will start at USD 899 approximately Rs 86000 and include features such as aluminium magnesium alloy or carbonfibre construction touchscreens with displays of up to 28K OLED resolution haptic glass trackpads and backlit keyboardsPerformanceThe devices from Google will be integrated with processors from Intel and Qualcomm As per Google the newly introduced Googlebook comes with dedicated neural processing units capable of more than 45 TOPSA 14hour battery lifeGoogle claims battery life of up to 14 hours although actual battery performance is likely to vary depending on the device and usageGoogle is also bringing back its Glowbar an exterior light that appears during startup indicates battery levels and responds with animations during interactions with GeminiGooglebook comes with Gemini AI integrationGooglebook will include several AIfocused features under Googlersquos Gemini platformOne of them Magic Pointer allows users to bring up Gemini by moving the cursor Google says it can be used for tasks such as organising information displayed on screen or translating textRambler is designed to turn spoken thoughts into structured text including notes action items and checklists Google says it can work with speech in multiple languagesThere is also Create My Widget which generates desktop widgets based on descriptions provided by the userGoogle says Gemini features are designed to act only when requested with users able to disable Magic PointerChrome Android apps and developer toolsGooglebook combines a desktop version of Chrome including support for extensions with access to Android applications through the Play StoreGoogle says applications including Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom and CapCut can be used on the devices while streaming services such as Netflix and HBO Max can support offline viewingGoogle offers free GeForce NOW with every purchaseGaming is also part of the platform with Google offering a year of GeForce NOW with each purchase as per Googlersquos official statementFor developers Googlebook will include Antigravity Googles AI agent development platform as well as a full terminal environment This is intended to allow developers to run tools such as Claude Code and Antigravity CLI directly on the laptopGooglebook offers security based on ChromeOS architectureGooglebook uses the security architecture associated with ChromeOS including Googlersquos Titan hardware root of trust a defenceindepth approach and ondevice malware detectionGoogle also says the platform includes a Level 5 securitycertified pKVM hypervisor The system is intended to isolate a Linux environment allowing users to access developer tools and repositories without running them directly within the main operating environmentGoogle has also said Googlebook OS will receive regular feature updates for up to 10 yearsPrice and availabilityWhile Google is yet to announce the exact prices for India Googlebook will start at USD 899 approximately Rs 86000The company says that each device will include 12 months of Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage and Gemini Advanced tools along with three months of YouTube Premium and access to Adobe Photoshop and other offersNo official launch date has been announced by Google for India Preorders are currently open through the Google Store and select retailers According to Google the laptops will go on sale from October 4 in the US followed by October 5 in Canada the UK Ireland France Germany and Australia