Google VP John Maletis on why Googlebook is bringing back the Glow Bar

If you are a long-time follower of the Chromebook ecosystem, it’s very likely that you hold a special place in your heart for the original Chromebook Pixel. Back in 2013 and 2015, Google did something completely unexpected by launching its own flagship hardware. While those laptops were packed with incredible screens and top-tier materials, the […]

Chromebook 週間まとめ (6/7週): 開発中「Calypso」は Snapdragon X2 世代か、Googlebook モデル予想など

この記事では、2026 年 6 月 1 日から 7 日までの 1 週間にあった、Chromebook / ChromeOS / Googlebook および関連するサービスなどについての主なニュースやアップデートをまとめ […]

Googlebook は本当に Chromebook の後継になれるか。長年のユーザーが感じる懸念と可能性

Google は The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 で Android をベースとした新しいデバイスカテゴリ「Googlebook」を正式に発表しましたが、OS の正式名称を含め、デバイ […]

Google VP John Maletis on what makes Googlebook different from Android Desktop

Ever since rumors began circulating about Google bringing the Android tech stack over to power a new desktop-class computing experience, a lot of us in this space have been asking a very logical question: how will Googlebook’s OS actually differ from the standard Android Desktop interface Google is also working very hard on improving lately? […]

Googlebook、最初にリリースされるモデルとメーカーを予想。8 機種前後、Dell は現時点で不明

今秋のリリースが予定されている Googlebook について、これまでに Chromium Gerrit などの開発情報から確認されてきたコードネームを整理すると、現時点で少なくとも 10 種を超える異なるモデルが準備 […]

The Googlebook launch could arrive with up to 8 devices in total

When Google officially announced Googlebook a few weeks back, they confirmed that major partners like Dell, HP, ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo were all on board for an impressive launch this fall. I figured we’d see a tight, highly curated group of devices out of the gate with what I thought would likely be five hardware […]

2026年5月の Chromebook ニュースまとめ。Googlebook 正式発表と Kompanio 540 搭載機の国内展開など

2026 年 5 月には、Google が新デバイスカテゴリ「Googlebook」を正式に発表し、Kompanio 540 を搭載した一般ユーザー向けの Chromebook の国内発売、ChromeOS 148 安定 […]

Why Qualcomm’s ‘Calypso’ will likely be a Snapdragon X2 Googlebook

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the upcoming Googlebook laptops from Google, you likely know about the handful of device manufacturers and chip makers that are on board for actual device launches this fall. Acer, ASUS, HP, Dell, and Lenovo will be working in tandem with MediaTek, Qualcomm and Intel to deliver the first […]

Chromebook 週間まとめ (5/31週): Googlebook は MediaTek Dimensity ブランド採用、開発中の候補まとめなど

この記事では、2026 年 5月 25 日から 31 日までの 1 週間にあった、Chromebook / ChromeOS / Googlebook および関連するサービスなどについての主なニュースやアップデートをまと […]

MediaTek が Googlebook 向けチップに Dimensity ブランドを採用。Chromebook 向け Kompanio から刷新

MediaTek が Googlebook 向けのチップにスマートフォン向け最上位ブランド「Dimensity」を採用することを、2026 年 5 月 14 日(現地時間)に発表しました。 Chromebook 向けとし […]

MediaTek confirms Dimensity processors will power new Googlebooks, not Kompanio

With the official Googlebook announcement behind us, we finally have a clearer picture of these new AI-powered laptops. We now know which brands will be building the first Googlebooks for the fall launch, but we also got official confirmation that Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek will supply the underlying processors. And while all three are familiar […]

Qualcomm、エントリー向け新チップ「Snapdragon C」を発表。Googlebook に採用の可能性も

Qualcomm は 2026 年 5 月 28 日(現地時間)、エントリー向け Windows ノート PC を対象とした新チップ「Snapdragon C」を発表しました。 このチップは 300 ドル(約 4.8 万 […]

開発中の Googlebook 候補まとめ。Intel・Qualcomm・MediaTek、既存 Chromebook の移行対象も

2026 年 5 月、Google は Android と ChromeOS の統合プロジェクト「Aluminium」をベースとした新しいデバイスカテゴリ「Googlebook」を正式に発表しました。 発表では Acer […]

Googlebook が来ても Chromebook をいま選ぶ理由。ブラウザメインならむしろあり

Googlebook の正式発表から 2 週間が経ち、「今 Chromebook を買うのは損」といった意見も出ていますが、用途と予算次第では現状でも Chromebook を選ぶ価値は大いにあります。 この記事では、G […]

Googlebook will launch on premium devices, but more-affordable options are coming

Ever since Google pulled back the curtain on the Googlebook category, one thing has been made abundantly clear: the initial hardware wave arriving this fall is going to be a decidedly premium affair. With Google attaching its prime corporate branding to the devices, enforcing rigid manufacturing specifications, and reviving the beloved, iconic Glow Bar, it […]

Why buying a Chromebook with Googlebook looming is still a great decision

With the massive announcement of Googlebook completely dominating the news cycle over the past two weeks, a narrative is starting to brew across the internet that has me a bit concerned. I am seeing a lot of headlines suggesting that standard Chromebooks are suddenly “dead” or that buying a current-generation device right now is a […]

Google launches a new developer hub to help engineers build premium apps for Googlebook

The momentum behind Google’s upcoming Googlebook ecosystem is just getting started as we head into summer. Following a massive wave of AI and operating system announcements at Google I/O, Google has officially published a brand-new, dedicated Googlebook developer hub on the Android Developers site. While last week’s consumer landing page was all about sleek marketing […]

Why Gemini 3.5 Flash is the secret sauce for the fall Googlebook wave

If you spent your Tuesday afternoon watching the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, it was easy to get swept up in the jaw-dropping scale of Google’s AI automation. Sundar Pichai and his team spent a massive chunk of stage time showing off things like Gemini Spark (a 24/7 personal assistant running on dedicated data centers […]

Google Wants App Developers Prepared for Googlebook Launch

Google is providing important information to app developers this week during its Google I/O conference, ensuring they are prepared for the launch of Googlebook. We learned a bit about Googlebook earlier this month, and honestly, we expected to learn more about it yesterday during the company’s keynote. They didn’t mention it at all, focusing more...

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Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook

The dust has finally settled on the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, and if you tuned in hoping to see more about Google’s upcoming laptops or to finally learn the official name of “AluminiumOS,” you were likely left a bit wanting. Google completely bypassed any hardware mentions of the highly anticipated Googlebook during the nearly […]

I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today

Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off today at 1PM EDT with the main keynote. While we are fully expecting heavy hitters like new Gemini features, Android 17 updates, and possibly some new glimpses at Android XR, there is one massive question on our minds around here: will Google give us some additional details on the […]

17 Things to know for Android developers at Google I/O

_Posted by Matthew McCullough, VP, Product Management, Android Developer_

Today at Google I/O, we announced the many ways we’re powering agentic workflows to increase your productivity and ensure your apps shine across the expanding Android ecosystem. Here’s a recap of 17 of our favorite announcements for Android developers; you can also see what was announced last week in The Android Show:…

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Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall

For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn’t entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With Googlebook officially slated for a fall release, the big question was whether Qualcomm would be ready for day one, or if they would […]

Panther Lake 搭載 Googlebook「Felino」、出荷記録で 16インチ / 32GB / 1TB 構成が改めて確認

当初、Intel Panther Lake を搭載する Chromebook Plus になることが予想されていた開発ボード「Felino」ですが、先日 Google が新カテゴリ「Googlebook」を発表したことで […]

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