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Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet - CNET
Ever since being admittedly fascinated by the Cambridge coffee webcam from the 1990s, I've written about VPNs, the NFL, smartphones, living wages, over/unders and everything in between. Read full bio The Googlebook is coming, and we now have a first look at what one of the upcoming devices may
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Lenovo Googlebook 15 Renders Give First Look at Style and Substance
Leaked renders of Lenovo's rumored Googlebook 15 have appeared online, giving us our first glimpse of the new laptop. Digital Citizen claims to have obtained press images of the laptop that reveal key details about its keyboard layout, app design, and connectivity. The Googlebook is a spiritual
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The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Laptop Intelligence: Google finally announced the much-talked-about project to blend Android and ChromeOS into a new, AI-driven "computing" experience earlier this year. Now, the first OEM
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Googlebooks Are Starting to Look Like Laptops We Actually Want to Use
Since first uttering the term "Googlebook," Google hasn't made a great case for its laptops beyond adding AI to the mouse cursor. But the first leaks of what appears to be a new round of Android-based laptops are actually starting to get us -- if not overtly excited -- at least skeptically
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Leaked images reveal the first Googlebook. It's a Lenovo
In the images, you can see that the laptop has a dedicated Google key for Gemini as well as a Googlebook logo. Lenovo also appears to be including numerous ports, such as HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, and a headphone jack, as well as Dolby Atmos sound and sleek, narrow bezels. The leak only involves images
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Lenovo's full-size Googlebook leak offers a closer look at hardware [Gallery]
Just a couple of days after images of Lenovo's Googlebooks appeared, a wave of incredibly detailed images has surfaced with the 15-inch laptop in full view. The Googlebook form factor is part of a new laptop line from Google. It echoes aspects of Chromebooks, but relies heavily on Gemini
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Lenovo's first Googlebook leaks: Design, features and everything we know
Earlier this year, at The Android Show: I/O Edition in May, Google introduced the Googlebook as the successor to Chromebooks. However, the company revealed very little about the device itself, apart from confirming that it would be built around Gemini AI. And now, we finally know more about the
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Leaked press images of Lenovo's Googlebook 15 reveal Google's new AI-driven laptop combining Android and ChromeOS into Aluminium OS. The 15.6-inch device features a dedicated Gemini G key, 14 function keys, and native Adobe Premiere Pro support, signaling a departure from budget Chromebooks toward premium AI-integrated computing.

Press images of Lenovo's Googlebook 15 have leaked online, providing the first detailed look at Google's upcoming laptop platform that merges Android and ChromeOS into a new AI-driven computing experience
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. The leaked renders, obtained by Digital Citizen, reveal a 15.6-inch laptop with a silver-white chassis and Google branding prominently displayed at the bottom left of the keyboard1
. Google announced Googlebooks at The Android Show in May, confirming that Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Dell, and HP would manufacture the first devices, with availability expected in fall 20261
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.The Lenovo Googlebook 15 features a dedicated G key positioned between the function and alt keys, serving as a direct shortcut to launch the Gemini AI assistant
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. This design choice mirrors Microsoft's Copilot key implementation but emphasizes Google's commitment to AI-first computing. The keyboard layout represents a significant departure from traditional Chromebooks, incorporating 14 function keys (F1 through F14) instead of the ChromeOS-style shortcut keys1
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. A dedicated accessibility key on the upper right enables quick access to screen readers, live captions, and mobility controls, while a profile switching key allows navigation between different user accounts1
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.Googlebooks run on Aluminium OS, a new operating system that combines Android app compatibility with ChromeOS's always-on environment
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. Unlike Chromebooks, which require users to download Android apps from the Google Play Store, Googlebooks provide native access to the full range of Android applications1
. The leaked images show a status bar similar to Android smartphones, displaying icons for Gemini AI, notifications, Wi-Fi connectivity, and battery status1
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. A taskbar at the bottom provides quick access to frequently used apps, including shortcuts for Chrome, YouTube, Canva, and notably, Adobe Premiere Pro1
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.The inclusion of Adobe Premiere Pro in the leaked desktop mockup represents a significant departure from budget-focused Chromebooks
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. This application isn't available natively on either ChromeOS or Android, suggesting that Googlebooks will receive substantially better app support and possess hardware powerful enough to handle demanding tasks like video editing4
. Google and Adobe maintain a partnership that integrates Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro into Gemini AI1
. Customers should expect to pay at least $800 and possibly more than $1,000, according to earlier reports1
.The Lenovo Googlebook 15 features ultra-thin bezels surrounding the display, with a top-mounted notch housing the webcam and an integrated physical privacy shutter
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. The laptop's bottom cover features a horizontal fluted texture, creating a distinctive design compared to flat surfaces typically found on other devices1
. Port selection includes one USB-A port, two USB-C ports positioned on opposite sides, a full-sized HDMI output, and a 3.5mm audio jack2
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. There may also be a card reader or SIM card slot2
.Android Headlines revealed exclusive images of Lenovo's two-in-one Googlebook tablet, featuring the same Googlebook branding and dedicated G key on the keyboard
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. The convertible device will include Dolby Atmos speakers in a quad-speaker setup and stylus input support1
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. This suggests Google is positioning Googlebooks to compete across multiple form factors beyond traditional clamshell laptops.Related Stories
While the leaked press images don't reveal hardware specifications, industry leaker Longhorn suggested that upcoming Googlebooks may use a Qualcomm "Calypso" chip, identified as a 12-core Snapdragon X2 processor
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. This would represent a significant upgrade from previous high-end Chromebooks that relied on octa-core MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 chips4
. Key details including processor specifications, display resolution and refresh rate, memory and storage configurations, battery capacity, and overall weight remain unknown1
.Googlebooks will feature Magic Pointer, a new capability that allows users to infuse Gemini Intelligence anywhere as they work
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. The magical cursor works contextually—moving it over a date in an email prompts Gemini Intelligence to suggest adding that date to your calendar, while selecting two photos with the Magic Pointer will combine them5
. Google has framed intelligence as the new spec that matters most, with heavy reliance on automation and agentic AI making Googlebooks potentially the first wave of "anti-personal computers"—devices designed to act on user intent rather than being solely under user control3
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.Lenovo will likely announce Googlebooks at IFA Berlin, one of the world's largest consumer electronics trade shows
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. While Google confirmed a fall 2026 launch window, neither Lenovo nor Google have specified the exact month or date1
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. Watch for whether Google can deliver on its promise of making Googlebooks the most advanced laptops yet, particularly regarding how well Aluminium OS performs compared to established platforms and whether the premium pricing justifies the AI-first approach.Summarized by
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