Google recently announced a new operating system for laptops, Googlebook OS. While five laptop makers have already adopted the platform, Samsung was notably absent from the initial list despite being a close Google partner. However, the South Korean firm’s first Googlebook OS laptop may have just made its first appearance. A new Samsung device bearing […]
Google has opened preorders for its first Googlebooks, a new category of laptops built on Android with desktop features from ChromeOS. The first models come from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Samsung isn’t among the launch partners, but you won’t need a Samsung laptop to use these features with a Galaxy phone. Google says […]
Google has finally announced prices and release dates for its first Googlebooks. Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are making the first five models — prices start at $899, pre-orders opened on September 21, and retail availability will begin on October 4. Notice anyone missing from that list? SamMobile exclusively reported in May that Samsung […]
Google started its new chapter in the laptop space yesterday by announcing the Googlebook platform. Googlebooks are premium laptops that run the Googlebook OS, which is an operating system that mixes the best parts of Android and ChromeOS, and are designed to work well with Android phones and tablets. Right now, five brands—Acer, ASUS, Dell, […]