With Googlebook pre-orders officially set to open on September 21, Google is quietly flipping the server-side switches on Android smartphones to ensure the hardware and software talk to each other seamlessly on day one. Over the past month, we’ve talked about early backend additions across … [Read more...] about Android 17 adds new ‘Continue activity’ settings hub ahead of Googlebook launch
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Lenovo Vantage app for Googlebook hits the Play Store with custom RGB and shortcuts
When we got our first look at the leaked Lenovo AI Mouse back in July, it was obvious that Google’s OEM partners weren't treating Googlebook like a standard Chromebook rollout. With custom Gemini buttons and RGB light strips, Lenovo is clearly building a tailored hardware ecosystem around their … [Read more...] about Lenovo Vantage app for Googlebook hits the Play Store with custom RGB and shortcuts
Google is throwing an ‘Opening Night’ party to celebrate the Googlebook launch
In case you missed it, we just got back from attending the initial Googlebook press event in NYC a couple of days ago and we will be able to share more on September 21st when these devices will become available for pre-order. But it looks like that initial press briefing was only part of the rollout … [Read more...] about Google is throwing an ‘Opening Night’ party to celebrate the Googlebook launch
Leaked Dell document confirms the ‘XPS Googlebook’ name and more specs
When we first caught wind of the Qualcomm-powered development board codenamed 'Mica' and saw early Geekbench test runs pop up with the DX13267 identifier, all signs pointed straight toward the Dell XPS 13. The physical model number sat directly adjacent to Dell's Windows-based XPS 13 (DX13260), but … [Read more...] about Leaked Dell document confirms the ‘XPS Googlebook’ name and more specs
Google confirms Googlebook pre-orders start on September 21
Less than twenty-four hours before Google takes the stage in New York City to officially unveil Googlebook to the media, the timeline for when you can actually buy one has finally been locked in. Earlier today, Google sent out an email blast to users who registered for updates on the platform, … [Read more...] about Google confirms Googlebook pre-orders start on September 21
I completely overlooked a massive Googlebook feature from the latest Lenovo leak
When The Mac Observer published its scoop on the Lenovo Googlebook 15 last week, my eyes went straight to the possible naming of the underlying OS for Googlebook and the other confirmed features. Between the 120Hz 2.8K OLED display, the Intel Core Ultra 5 Panther Lake silicon, the haptic … [Read more...] about I completely overlooked a massive Googlebook feature from the latest Lenovo leak
What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
Tomorrow morning in New York City, Google is finally taking the stage to pull back the curtain on Googlebook - well, for invited media, that is. Over the last few weeks, the leaks have been flowing quite steadily with certifications, benchmark leaks, and Energy Star filings all giving us a decently … [Read more...] about What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event
Google Vids can now turn your Docs, PDFs, and Word files into video summaries
Over the past year, Google Vids has quietly evolved from a lightweight corporate video builder into one of the most practical and useful tools in the entire Google Workspace suite. We've seen it gain Veo-powered multi-clip video generation, deeply customizable AI avatars, and the ability to … [Read more...] about Google Vids can now turn your Docs, PDFs, and Word files into video summaries
Lenovo Googlebook leak reveals the name of Google’s new laptop operating system
With Google’s New York media event happening next week, the early leaks continue to roll in. Just yesterday, we saw how Bluetooth SIG filings confirmed the commercial branding for Lenovo’s upcoming 15.3-inch flagship, the Lenovo Googlebook i (15″, 12). Now, a fresh report from The Mac Observer … [Read more...] about Lenovo Googlebook leak reveals the name of Google’s new laptop operating system
Googlebook will automatically organize your files using on-device AI ‘Collections’
As we inch closer to Google’s September 15 media showcase in New York City, the software built specifically for Googlebook continues to emerge piece by piece. Over the past few weeks, we’ve tracked early sightings of dedicated platform tools like Magic Pointer, the native Desktop Camera app, and the … [Read more...] about Googlebook will automatically organize your files using on-device AI ‘Collections’
Google launches a dedicated Gemini app for Windows with Alt + Space shortcut
For the past year, Google has been aggressively positioning Gemini as the ambient layer connecting all of your devices. While Chromebook users have enjoyed quick access through built-in OS shortcuts and Chrome browser side panels, desktop users on other platforms have often been stuck navigating … [Read more...] about Google launches a dedicated Gemini app for Windows with Alt + Space shortcut
Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
With Google's September 15 media showcase in NYC less than a week away, the final regulatory hurdles for the first wave of Googlebook hardware are rapidly clearing. Over the past month, we’ve tracked Lenovo's flagship clamshell (codenamed 'Ruby') through leaked high-resolution press renders and … [Read more...] about Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
