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Chips Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 05:01 PM

Google's Googlebook platform leaks: Android-powered laptop to succeed Chromebook

Google is preparing to unveil Googlebook, a new laptop platform powered by Android and Google Gemini, designed to replace Chromebook in the company's consumer device lineup. The leak comes ahead of an official reveal event and signals a major shift in Google's approach to laptop OS strategy.

The move reflects Google's ambition to integrate its latest AI models directly into consumer hardware—positioning Gemini as a native layer across devices and raising questions about how Android's mobile roots will scale to traditional laptop workflows.

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