Google has officially introduced a brand-new laptop called the Googlebook, and it looks like the company is aiming to completely rethink how laptops work in the AI era. More importantly, it has also been confirmed that these devices will use Intel hardware, while also combining parts of Android and ChromeOS into a single experience built around Gemini AI.

The announcement was made during the Android Show: I/O Edition event, where Google described Googlebook as a new type of laptop “designed for Gemini Intelligence.” According to the company, the goal is to move beyond the traditional idea of an operating system and instead create devices centered around AI-powered assistance and smart features.

What we know about Googlebook so far

Google says Googlebook combines the app ecosystem and Android-based technologies with the browser-focused foundation of ChromeOS. While the company did not directly confirm the exact operating system powering these laptops, this appears closely related to the rumored project often referred to as Aluminum OS, which is believed to merge Android and ChromeOS into a unified platform.

One of the biggest confirmations came from Intel, which revealed on X that it is partnering with Google on Googlebook devices, so we can expect the devices to be powered by Intel’s processors. Google is also working with several major laptop brands for the launch lineup, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

The biggest focus of Googlebook is clearly AI integration. One of the headline features is something called Magic Pointer, developed alongside the Google DeepMind team. Instead of being just a normal cursor, it works as an AI-powered assistant that reacts to whatever is currently on your screen. For example, hovering over a date in an email could instantly create a meeting reminder. Selecting two images could let Gemini generate visual ideas using both of them together.

Another major feature is the ability to generate custom widgets through prompts. Users can ask Gemini to create dashboards that combine travel plans, restaurant bookings, Gmail information, calendar schedules, and more into one personalized desktop view.

As for design, Google says all Googlebooks will use premium materials and come in different shapes and sizes. Each model will feature a unique “glowbar,” which will act as a signature design element for the lineup. Google has not announced pricing yet, but the first Googlebook devices are expected to launch later this fall.

Given the similarity in name to Apple’s MacBooks and Apple Intelligence, it only makes sense to imagine that Google will be trying to compete with its fellow U.S. tech giant. The $599 MacBook Neo may be the first device for Google to target.

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