Google has unveiled Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed around Gemini Intelligence, marking what the company describes as a shift from an operating system-focused experience to an intelligence-driven computing platform.
More than 15 years after launching the Chromebook for a cloud-first world, Google says it is now rethinking the future of laptops by combining the Chrome browser, Google Play apps, and a modern operating system optimized for AI-powered experiences.
According to Alex Kuscher, Senior Director for Laptops & Tablets at Google, Googlebook is designed to deliver “personal and proactive help” through Gemini-powered features deeply integrated into the user experience.
At the center of the platform is Magic Pointer, a new cursor-based interface developed with the Google DeepMind team. The feature allows Gemini to provide contextual suggestions directly from the cursor. Users can point at a date in an email to create a meeting instantly or combine selected images to visualize ideas together in real time.
Google is also introducing Create Your Widget, a feature that enables users to generate custom widgets through prompts. Gemini can connect with Google apps including Gmail and Calendar, while also searching the web to create personalized dashboards for tasks such as travel planning, reservations, and scheduling.
Designed to work seamlessly with Android devices, Googlebook enables users to access and use phone apps directly from their laptops without downloads or touchscreen emulation. Google says the experience is intended to keep workflows uninterrupted across devices.
Another feature, Quick Access, allows users to browse, search, and insert files from their phones directly through the Googlebook file browser without needing manual transfers.
For hardware, Google confirmed partnerships with Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to develop the first wave of Googlebook devices. The laptops will feature premium materials and craftsmanship, alongside a signature “glowbar” design element intended to visually distinguish the product line.
Google says more details about Googlebook and upcoming devices will be revealed later this year, with availability expected in the fall.
