Google has opened pre-orders for Googlebook, a new range of premium laptops that brings Gemini AI tools and closer Android phone integration to the desktop.
Announced on 21 September 2026, the range starts at $899 in the United States, with the first devices built by Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Googlebook combines Android technology with desktop foundations from ChromeOS, aiming to make moving between a smartphone and computer easier.
Phone connectivity is central to the experience. A feature called Continue On allows users to resume supported tasks started on their Android phones, while the Files app provides access to phone photos and documents. Cast My Apps lets users interact with phone applications in a window on the laptop, reducing the need to switch devices.
Google is also building AI assistance into everyday computer interactions. Its Magic Pointer feature brings Gemini into the context of what is on screen when users activate it with a cursor movement. According to Google, it can help turn information on a webpage into scheduled activities or assist with image-based tasks. The company says the feature remains inactive when it is not being used.
Another tool, Rambler, is designed to turn spoken ideas into organised writing. Google says it can clean up verbal notes, structure action items and handle users switching languages while speaking. Create My Widget, meanwhile, allows users to describe a desktop widget they want and have one generated without writing code.
The hardware varies across the five manufacturers. Acer offers a convertible model that switches between laptop and tablet use, while ASUS emphasises portability with a device weighing approximately one kilogram. Lenovo’s model provides a larger, 15-inch display.
Google says the range starts with 16GB of RAM, with some configurations offering 32GB. Launch options include Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and Snapdragon X Elite processors, alongside touchscreens, backlit keyboards and haptic trackpads. The company advertises battery life of up to 14 hours for video playback or 16 hours of web browsing, depending on the device and usage.
Purchases include 12 months of Google AI Pro with 5TB of cloud storage, while Google promises operating-system updates for up to 10 years.
The first Googlebooks reach US stores on 4 October, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany and Australia on 5 October. South Africa is not included in the announced launch markets, and Google’s announcement provides no local pricing or release date.
