Google to launch Googlebook with eight devices this fall

Google is preparing to launch its new Googlebook platform with a diverse initial lineup of up to eight devices from multiple hardware partners this fall, according to new findings from development repositories. The devices are expected to include laptops and at least one tablet, powered by processors from Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek.

The company first announced the Googlebook initiative in March, describing it as a premium laptop category that merges its Chrome OS and Android ecosystems with its Gemini AI technology. Google stated that the first hardware would be available later this year and confirmed partnerships with several major PC manufacturers, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

Evidence from code repositories indicates the first wave may consist of four devices using Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 300 series chips, codenamed Panther Lake. These devices have been referenced under the internal codenames Felino, Lapis, Moonstone, and Ruby. Three other devices are linked to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series platforms, carrying the codenames Quenbi, Mica, and Quartz. Some reports suggest these may use an older Snapdragon X Plus chip. An eighth device, codenamed Sapphire,...