Google launches Googlebooks, new Android-based laptops arriving fall 2026

Google is officially shipping Googlebooks, its new line of Android-based laptops that effectively replace Chromebooks with something far more ambitious. The devices, built by five major hardware partners, represent Google’s most aggressive push into the premium laptop market to date. After a barebones reveal back in May, the full picture is now clear: Googlebooks run on an Android-based operating system codenamed Aluminium OS, integrate deeply with Android smartphones, and lean heavily on Google’s Gemini AI throughout the experience. Pre-orders opened on September 21, and the first models land on October 4. What’s actually inside a Googlebook The launch lineup includes five models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. All are targeting the premium end of the spectrum, positioning Googlebooks squarely against Apple’s MacBook lineup and the growing wave of Windows AI laptops. The hardware introduces a few distinctive design choices. Most notable is the “Glowbar,” a light indicator built into the chassis that serves as a visual notification layer. On the software side, Aluminium OS blends the security and management strengths that made Chromebooks popular in enterprise and education ...