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Googlebooks want to be the next evolution of the company’s Chromebook. Announced at the Android Show, this new category of laptops is built with Gemini at its core and designed to work within the Android and Google ecosystem.
As Google explains, these are “the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence” — becoming real AI PCs that provide personal and proactive help right when you need it.
How Googlebooks work
For instance, you can point your cursor over a date in an email to set up a meeting, or visualize placing items you want to buy in your living space to see how they’d fit. This is done via a feature called Magic Pointer, which the Google Deepmind team developed. The press release also says wiggling the cursor makes it “come alive."
Another feature for Googlebooks is Create your Widget, which lets you create custom widgets by using prompts. Gemini can search the web or connect to your Google apps to generate a personalized background, for instance. Another example is that Gemini can create a single spot on your desktop containing travel information for your trips.
Naturally, Googlebooks are optimized for the Android ecosystem. You can directly use apps from your phone on the laptop. Google says you won’t have to download anything or use emulated touchscreen controls, like you would with iPhone mirroring on a MacBook. You’ll also be able to view, search, or insert your phone’s files on your laptop with a feature called Quick Access.
Who is making Googlebooks?
Google says it’s working with manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to create the first Googlebooks. The company says Googlebooks will “be built with premium craftsmanship and materials, coming in a variety of shapes and sizes.” A unique glowbar on the keyboard deck will let you know you’re using a Googlebook.
We don’t yet have a launch window for Googlebooks, let alone pricing, but hopefully it won’t be too long until we hear something. Stay tuned for more news as we hear it!
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